HWY KINGS BRIDG
Carrying HWY KINGS BRIDG over WATER QUABOAG RIVER
1MI S OF JCT I90&RT67, Hampden, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY KINGS BRIDG
The HWY KINGS BRIDG bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries HWY KINGS BRIDG over WATER QUABOAG RIVER. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY KINGS BRIDG compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2012
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 45.7 m (150 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.9 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B24012B5LMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY KINGS BRIDG is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HWY KINGS BRIDG against other structures in Hampden and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY KINGS BRIDG?
HWY KINGS BRIDG in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY KINGS BRIDG inspected?
HWY KINGS BRIDG's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY KINGS BRIDG is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY KINGS BRIDG?
HWY KINGS BRIDG has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY KINGS BRIDG?
HWY KINGS BRIDG is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY KINGS BRIDG and does age affect safety?
HWY KINGS BRIDG was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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