US Bridges

ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M S Conn River · Structure no. H210170VGDOTNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,724
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 N Bridge ST
CrossesWater Second Level Canal
Location.1 M S Conn River
RouteState Highway 116
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20883, -72.59697
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2016)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 N Bridge 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 ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 N Bridge ST over Water Second Level Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.