US Bridges

HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 MI SW of RTE 21 · Structure no. S240920N6MUNNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River is a concrete slab carrying HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,168 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY N Br Parkwy
CrossesWater N Br Mill River
Location.2 MI SW of RTE 21
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13449, -72.49857
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2019)
Projected traffic8,168 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br 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 N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY N Br Parkwy over Water N Br Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.