US Bridges

HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.0 M East of Stoney Hill · Structure no. W35019CDAMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesHWY Soule RD
CrossesWater Unnamed Brook
Location1.0 M East of Stoney Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.095, -72.4485
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed 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 Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns HWY Soule RD over Water Unnamed Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.