US Bridges

HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 100 Ft N of Woronoco RD · Structure no. R1302TAAEMUNNBI

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Valley View
CrossesWater Westfield River
Location100 Ft N of Woronoco RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16722, -72.83
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$19.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Valley View over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.