HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal
FairPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · 100 E. Chrch ST in Thrdk · Structure no. P0101417BMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,362
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 87 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,310 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal 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 Main ST over Water Ware River Canal carry?
About 3,362 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Ware River Canal?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.