ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · 300 S of Int Bethany RD · Structure no. M270321AKDOT634
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 328 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,155
- 2003 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 12,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,196 by 2032. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 44 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 | 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr carry?
About 12,155 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 Palmer RD over Comb Chcpee Brk & Necrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.