US Bridges

HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 MI SW of Central ST · Structure no. S240390N2MUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,698
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hancock ST
CrossesWater Mill River
Location.3 MI SW of Central ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09421, -72.56782
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,698 (2019)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River carry?

About 9,698 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hancock ST over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.