HWY Main ST over Water Ware River
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · 350 W of Church ST · Structure no. P0101517AMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water Ware River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY Main ST over Water Ware River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,429 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 39 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Main ST over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Ware River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water Ware River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.