US Bridges

US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 300 South of Main ST · Structure no. R130140B5DOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,286
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 7,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,528 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 20 Huntngton RD
CrossesWater Bradley Brook
Location300 South of Main ST
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.18892, -72.85852
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,286 (2017)
Projected traffic8,528 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Huntngton RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook carry?

About 7,286 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Huntngton RD over Water Bradley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.