HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal
FairPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · At Int of Race/Sargeant · Structure no. H210120LUMUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1925
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,879
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1925, so it is 175 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1925.
What condition is HWY Sargeant 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?
About 3,879 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sargeant ST over Water Second Level Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.