ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · At Palmer Tl · Structure no. M270081A0DOTNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,828
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 101 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 5 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 9,828 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,867 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 56 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River 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 ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River carry?
About 9,828 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River?
The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.