US Bridges

HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .25 MI S Carrington RD · Structure no. M3000101AMUNNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,982
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main RD
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location.25 MI S Carrington RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23722, -72.85091
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,982 (2023)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main RD over Water Roaring 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook carry?

About 1,982 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main RD over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.