HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · @ Int. W/ Upper Moss Hill · Structure no. R13005026MUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.