US Bridges

HWY Lyman ST over Water First Level Canal

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT Front St. · Structure no. H21018B7ADOTNBI

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,895
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman ST over Water First Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lyman ST over Water First Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,895 vehicles a day. The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lyman ST
CrossesWater First Level Canal
LocationAt JCT Front St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20809, -72.60311
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,895 (2017)
Projected traffic—
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lyman ST over Water First 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 Lyman ST over Water First Level Canal carry?

About 4,895 vehicles per day (2017 count).

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

The structure is 146 ft (44.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman ST over Water First Level Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.