US Bridges

HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · @ Int. With Main St. · Structure no. R1300707EMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Old Wstfield
CrossesWater Bradley Brook
Location@ Int. With Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1892, -72.85596
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley 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 HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Wstfield over Water Bradley Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.