US Bridges

HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI S of Main Rd. · Structure no. M30007ATUMUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 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 prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2031. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY Carringtn RD
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location0.6 MI S of Main Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23111, -72.85756
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
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic632 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 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 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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 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 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Carringtn RD over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.