US Bridges

HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Just N of Montgomery RD · Structure no. W250350NNMUNNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,391
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,391 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Russlvlle RD
CrossesWater Powder Mill Brook
LocationJust N of Montgomery RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16258, -72.76301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,391 (2025)
Projected traffic3,474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$664,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Russlvlle RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook carry?

About 2,391 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Russlvlle RD over Water Powder Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.