HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream
PoorClosed to trafficHampden County, Massachusetts · Just E of State Ave · Structure no. M2701115RMUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.