US Bridges

HWY Lyman ST over Water Second Level Canal

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT Race St. · Structure no. H210168M3DOTNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,724
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman ST over Water Second Level Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lyman ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3,724 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,371 by 2031. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Lyman ST
CrossesWater Second Level Canal
LocationAt JCT Race St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20722, -72.60154
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,724 (2016)
Projected traffic11,371 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lyman 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lyman ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?

About 3,724 vehicles per day (2016 count).

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

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman ST over Water Second Level Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.