HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook
FairPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · S of Maspke Opass Nr Rssl · Structure no. W250320T7MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,179 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pochassic RD over Water Moose Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.