US Bridges

HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.3MI S of RT20 Nr I90 · Structure no. W350040TYMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, 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 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Crane Hll RD
CrossesWater Twelve Mile Brook
Location0.3MI S of RT20 Nr I90
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.14803, -72.39975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2020)
Projected traffic616 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Crane Hll RD over Water Twelve Mile Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.