US Bridges

HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT of Mill ST · Structure no. S240410N4MUNNBI

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,060
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 141 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 28,060 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,110 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Belmont Ave
CrossesWater Mill River
LocationAt JCT of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09039, -72.5769
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.6 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,060 (2019)
Projected traffic22,110 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is HWY Belmont Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River carry?

About 28,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Belmont Ave over Water Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.