US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 200 E Int Bridge ST · Structure no. P01005160MUNNBI

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 77 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location200 E Int Bridge ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18021, -72.3645
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.