HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · At Palmer Line · Structure no. M2700715TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,103
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4 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 3,103 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River carry?
About 3,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY State Ave over Water Quaboag River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.