US Bridges

HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of High ST · Structure no. M2704915XMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,983
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Margaret ST over TR 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 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 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Margaret ST
CrossesTR Margaret Brook
Location.1 MI N of High ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1091, -72.32437
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,983 (2016)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$859,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Margaret ST over TR 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 HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook carry?

About 6,983 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Margaret ST over TR Margaret Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.