US Bridges

HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI E of Scantic RD · Structure no. H040120LQMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2025 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Monson RD
CrossesWater Temple Brook
Location1.2 MI E of Scantic RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06152, -72.37231
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2025)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$704,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Monson RD over Water Temple Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.