US Bridges

HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 300 S. of Valley View Av · Structure no. R130160D6DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Woronoco 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Woronoco RD
CrossesWater Potash Brook
Location300 S. of Valley View Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16606, -72.83054
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Woronoco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woronoco RD over Water Potash Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.