HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of ST 32 · Structure no. M270261AHDOT634
- Built
- 1850
- 175 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 175 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr built?
It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Stafford Hlw over RR Necrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.