US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W. of Brook Street · Structure no. L160125NAMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,975
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater Stony Brook
Location0.1 MI W. of Brook Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22019, -72.50006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2019)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$635,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over Water Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.