US Bridges

HWY Church ST over Water Ware River

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 300 N of River ST Int · Structure no. P0101717DMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,364
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Church ST over Water Ware River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Church ST over Water Ware River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 6,364 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,949 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Church ST
CrossesWater Ware River
Location300 N of River ST Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18549, -72.32464
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,364 (2018)
Projected traffic6,949 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Church ST over Water Ware River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is HWY Church ST over Water Ware 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Church ST over Water Ware River carry?

About 6,364 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Church ST over Water Ware River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Church ST over Water Ware River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.