ST116 N BRIDGE ST
Carrying ST116 N BRIDGE ST over WATER SECOND LEVEL CANAL
.1 M S CONN RIVER, Hampden, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST116 N BRIDGE ST
The ST116 N BRIDGE ST bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries ST116 N BRIDGE ST over WATER SECOND LEVEL CANAL. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.3 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,724 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 62.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST116 N BRIDGE ST 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
- 1990
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 50.3 m (165 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.5 m (61 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,724 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- H210170VGDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST116 N BRIDGE 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 ST116 N BRIDGE 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 ST116 N BRIDGE ST?
ST116 N BRIDGE ST in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST116 N BRIDGE ST inspected?
ST116 N BRIDGE 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 6,724 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST116 N BRIDGE ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST116 N BRIDGE ST?
ST116 N BRIDGE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 62.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST116 N BRIDGE ST?
ST116 N BRIDGE ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST116 N BRIDGE ST and does age affect safety?
ST116 N BRIDGE ST was built in 1990, making it 36 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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