US Bridges

HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI South of Laro RD · Structure no. W250340NLMUNNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,181
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,181 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,986 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Shaker RD
CrossesWater Great Brook
Location0.2 MI South of Laro RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08612, -72.72753
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,181 (2017)
Projected traffic8,986 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Shaker RD over Water Great 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook carry?

About 9,181 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns HWY Shaker RD over Water Great Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.