US Bridges

ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI W of US 20 · Structure no. R130100CDDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash 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 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 2,882 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST 23 Blandford RD
CrossesWater Potash Brook
Location1.2 MI W of US 20
RouteState Highway 23
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16541, -72.85026
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,882 (2022)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook built?

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

What condition is ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook carry?

About 2,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 23 Blandford RD over Water Potash Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.