HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · 410 E of Int Alden ST · Structure no. L160260QXMUNNBI
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Culvert | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns HWY Piney LN over Water Broad Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.