ST 32 PALMER RD
Carrying ST 32 PALMER RD over WATER QUABOAG RIVER
AT PALMER TL, Hampden, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 32 PALMER RD
The ST 32 PALMER RD bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries ST 32 PALMER RD over WATER QUABOAG RIVER. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1951, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.4 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,828 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 5/9, 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 31.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 32 PALMER RD 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
- 1924
- Last Reconstructed
- 1951
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 32.4 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.2 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,828 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- M270081A0DOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 32 PALMER RD 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 ST 32 PALMER RD 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 ST 32 PALMER RD?
ST 32 PALMER RD in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 32 PALMER RD inspected?
ST 32 PALMER RD'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 9,828 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 32 PALMER RD 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 ST 32 PALMER RD?
ST 32 PALMER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 32 PALMER RD?
ST 32 PALMER RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 32 PALMER RD and does age affect safety?
ST 32 PALMER RD was built in 1924, making it 102 years old and last reconstructed in 1951.
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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