US Bridges

HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .5 M S of Wilbraham RD · Structure no. S240330N8MUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,785
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 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 4,785 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Roosevelt Av
CrossesWater Watershops Pond
Location.5 M S of Wilbraham RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1058, -72.54646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,785 (2020)
Projected traffic14,845 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond carry?

About 4,785 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Roosevelt Av over Water Watershops Pond?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.