US Bridges

HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 MI NW of 3rd Canal · Structure no. H21011AH9MUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,559
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,559 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,436 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jackson ST
CrossesWater Second Level Canal
Location.3 MI NW of 3rd Canal
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19623, -72.61262
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,559 (2017)
Projected traffic4,436 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Jackson ST over Water Second 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 Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?

About 4,559 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jackson ST over Water Second Level Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.