US Bridges

HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 2.6 KM S of RTE 20 · Structure no. W250010NMMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shaker RD
CrossesWater Great Brook
Location2.6 KM S of RTE 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08871, -72.72335
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.