US Bridges

HWY Granville RD over Water Little River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.75 MI W of Western Ave. · Structure no. W250078NRMUNNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,724
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Granville RD over Water Little River is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Granville RD over Water Little River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6,724 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Granville RD
CrossesWater Little River
Location0.75 MI W of Western Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.12037, -72.78663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,724 (2018)
Projected traffic9,476 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Granville RD over Water Little River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Granville RD over Water Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Granville RD over Water Little River carry?

About 6,724 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Granville RD over Water Little River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Granville RD over Water Little River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.