US Bridges

HWY State ST over Water Ware River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 200 E of Emery ST · Structure no. P01018B5EMUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,397
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY State ST over Water Ware River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY State ST over Water Ware River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,246 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY State ST
CrossesWater Ware River
Location200 E of Emery ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20456, -72.31867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,397 (2019)
Projected traffic2,246 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY State ST over Water Ware River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY State ST over Water Ware River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 4,397 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is HWY State ST over Water Ware River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY State ST over Water Ware River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.