US Bridges

HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 3MI N of RT57 Swck Nr Gvl · Structure no. W250120T9MUNNBI

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Loomis ST
CrossesWater Munn Brook
Location3MI N of RT57 Swck Nr Gvl
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10112, -72.80858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2019)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Loomis ST 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Loomis ST over Water Munn Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.