US Bridges

HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2MI South of Main RD · Structure no. M30002062MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Carringtn RD
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location.2MI South of Main RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.23643, -72.85725
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic821 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.