ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · 200 N of Bigelow ST · Structure no. H21020131DOTNBI
- Built
- 1919
- 106 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,698
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,698 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,148 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 58 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal built?
It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal carry?
About 9,698 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns ST141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.