HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · Between Nash RD & Main ST · Structure no. C210040F5MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 429
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 86 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River 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 Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River carry?
About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Plainfld RD over Water Westfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.