US Bridges

ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal

PoorPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Int of Race/Appleton · Structure no. H21014130DOTNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,431
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,148 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST141 Appleton ST
CrossesWater Second Level Canal
LocationAt Int of Race/Appleton
RouteState Highway 141
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20283, -72.60598
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,431 (2016)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?

About 5,431 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST141 Appleton ST over Water Second Level Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.