FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY LYMAN ST

Carrying HWY LYMAN ST over WATER SECOND LEVEL CANAL

AT JCT RACE ST., Hampden, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY LYMAN ST

The HWY LYMAN ST bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries HWY LYMAN ST over WATER SECOND LEVEL CANAL. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 44.9 meters (147 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,724 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 61.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HWY LYMAN ST compares

▲ 20.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Massachusetts bridges
429
Bridges in Hampden · 30 in Poor condition
HWY LYMAN ST 61.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
44.9 m (147 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,724 vehicles/day
Structure Number
H210168M3DOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 LYMAN ST 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 LYMAN ST 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 LYMAN ST?

HWY LYMAN ST 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 LYMAN ST inspected?

HWY LYMAN ST'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 3,724 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY LYMAN ST 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 LYMAN ST?

HWY LYMAN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY LYMAN ST?

HWY LYMAN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HWY LYMAN ST and does age affect safety?

HWY LYMAN ST was built in 2010, making it 16 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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