US Bridges

HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M W JCT of Loomis St. · Structure no. W250080NPMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,880 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Granville RD
CrossesWater Munn Brook
Location0.1 M W JCT of Loomis St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11808, -72.79966
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2019)
Projected traffic3,880 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Granville RD over Water Munn Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.