HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Just NW of 2nd Canal · Structure no. H210190M0MUNNBI
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 175 years old, older 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 First Level Canal built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is HWY Dwight ST over Water First 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 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal carry?
About 11,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dwight ST over Water First Level Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.