US Bridges

HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 2.3 MI S of RTE 20 · Structure no. H1900315QMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 955 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY E Brimfld RD
CrossesWater Quinebaug River
Location2.3 MI S of RTE 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.07955, -72.15716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2005)
Projected traffic955 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns HWY E Brimfld RD over Water Quinebaug River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.