St181 Palmer ST over Water Ware River

Poor Condition88 years old11,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
Location0.4 Mi N Of Main ST
CarriesSt181 Palmer ST
CrossesWater Ware River
Coordinates42.19159, -72.34985

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length159.1 ft (48.5 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Area557.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1938

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,500 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberP0101319RDOTNBI

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