US Bridges

HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI West of RTE 20 · Structure no. R13004027MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY Blandf Stage
CrossesWater Stage Brook
Location1.2 MI West of RTE 20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.18258, -72.87817
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2018)
Projected traffic948 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.