US Bridges

ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI S of I-90 · Structure no. P010341A8DOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook is a concrete slab carrying ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesST 67 Boston RD
CrossesWater Kings Brook
Location0.6 MI S of I-90
RouteState Highway 67
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16164, -72.26855
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2020)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 67 Boston RD over Water Kings Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.