HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · 1.0 M S of Munn RD · Structure no. M27015176MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Wales RD over Water Conant Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.