US Bridges

HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3M East of Miller Street · Structure no. L16027BV4MUNNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Genovevo DR
CrossesWater Minechoag Brook
Location.3M East of Miller Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17506, -72.43928
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Genovevo DR over Water Minechoag Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.