US Bridges

US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M N JCT N. Dame St. · Structure no. W250300V9DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,466
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 51,466 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,800 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS202 /ST10/N Elm
CrossesWater Powder Mill Brook
Location.1 M N JCT N. Dame St.
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates42.13667, -72.73917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,466 (2019)
Projected traffic45,800 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook carry?

About 51,466 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US202 /ST10/N Elm over Water Powder Mill Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.