US Bridges

ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.6 M E JCT US 202 · Structure no. S2200611VDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 57 Fdng Hils RD
CrossesWater Great Brook
Location1.6 M E JCT US 202
RouteState Highway 57
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06638, -72.73545
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2016)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$128,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook built?

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

What condition is ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 Fdng Hils RD over Water Great Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.