US Bridges

HWY Sargeant ST over Water First Level Canal

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .4 MI NW of 3rd Canal · Structure no. H210220LYMUNNBI

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,724
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sargeant ST over Water First Level Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Sargeant ST over Water First Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 116 years old, older 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,087 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Sargeant ST
CrossesWater First Level Canal
Location.4 MI NW of 3rd Canal
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.19923, -72.61188
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2016)
Projected traffic11,087 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Sargeant 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Sargeant ST over Water First Level Canal carry?

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

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

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sargeant ST over Water First Level Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.