US Bridges

HWY Flint ST over Water N Br Mill River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 160 S of Chauncey ST · Structure no. S240930T1MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Flint ST over Water N Br Mill River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying HWY Flint ST 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Flint ST
CrossesWater N Br Mill River
Location160 S of Chauncey ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.13678, -72.49132
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2019)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$557,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Flint ST over Water N Br Mill River built?

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

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

About 258 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Flint ST over Water N Br Mill River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns HWY Flint ST over Water N Br Mill River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.