HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal
GoodHampden County, Massachusetts · Just SE of 1st Canal · Structure no. H210150M1MUNNBI
- Built
- 1889
- 136 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 127 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,762
- 2005 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1889 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 136 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 4,762 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,521 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal built?
It was built in 1889, making it 136 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?
About 4,762 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal?
The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dwight ST over Water Second Level Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.