US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · N of South St. · Structure no. H21010132DOTNBI

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,121
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 26,121 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,626 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Third Level Canal
LocationN of South St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19432, -72.61278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,121 (2016)
Projected traffic20,626 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal carry?

About 26,121 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Third Level Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.