US Bridges

HWY Montgomry RD over Water Powder Mill Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 350 NW of Int With N RD · Structure no. W250370NKMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,661
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Montgomry RD over Water Powder Mill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Montgomry RD over Water Powder Mill Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,661 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Montgomry RD
CrossesWater Powder Mill Brook
Location350 NW of Int With N RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18496, -72.77907
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,661 (2025)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Montgomry 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 Montgomry RD over Water Powder Mill Brook carry?

About 2,661 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Montgomry RD over Water Powder Mill Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.