US Bridges

HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1 MI South of Main RD · Structure no. M30003063MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2023 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 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 3% 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
Location1 MI South of Main RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22617, -72.85641
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61.7 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 traffic377 (2023)
Projected traffic821 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (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 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 Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% 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.