US Bridges

HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Jct. of Main Street · Structure no. H21067AHKMUNNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1920
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,466
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1920, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,466 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,352 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jackson ST
CrossesWater Third Lvl Cnl Spwy
LocationAt Jct. of Main Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19572, -72.61169
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,466 (2019)
Projected traffic7,352 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$259,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1920.

What condition is HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy 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 Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy carry?

About 6,466 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jackson ST over Water Third Lvl Cnl Spwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.