US Bridges

HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft So of Blanchard RD · Structure no. M27016177MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook is a steel arch - deck carrying HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Moulton Hill
CrossesWater Vinica Brook
Location50 Ft So of Blanchard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06479, -72.28438
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic409 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$581,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Moulton Hill over Water Vinica Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.