US Bridges

HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Nbr Mill River · Structure no. S240480N3MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Fox RD
CrossesWater N Br Mill River
LocationAt Nbr Mill River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1296, -72.51384
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2019)
Projected traffic1,224 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River built?

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

What condition is HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Fox RD over Water N Br Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.