ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River
PoorPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT Old Belchertwn Rd. · Structure no. W0501512PDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,634
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,321 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River carry?
About 12,634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns ST 32 Palmer RD over Water Ware River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.