HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Just W of RTE 181 · Structure no. P01006161MUNNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Palmer RD 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 Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Palmer RD over Water Quaboag River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.