US Bridges

HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 400 NE of South Street · Structure no. H21066AHPMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
905
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850, 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Race ST
CrossesWater Third Level Canal
Location400 NE of South Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19479, -72.61366
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2019)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Race ST over Water Third 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 Race ST over Water Third Level Canal carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Race ST over Water Third Level Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.