US Bridges

ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 125 S of Int Mill ST · Structure no. M2704215WMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,741
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret 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 6 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 14,741 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,687 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 Main ST
CrossesWater Margaret Brook
Location125 S of Int Mill ST
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1077, -72.31698
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,741 (2016)
Projected traffic11,687 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook built?

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

What condition is ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook carry?

About 14,741 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 Main ST over Water Margaret Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.