HWY PLUMTREE RD
Carrying HWY PLUMTREE RD over WATER S BR MILL RIVER
665 FT W OF BRADLEY RD, Hampden, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY PLUMTREE RD
The HWY PLUMTREE RD bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries HWY PLUMTREE RD over WATER S BR MILL RIVER. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1958, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,422 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 99.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY PLUMTREE RD compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 42.4 m (139 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,422 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- S240605QLMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY PLUMTREE 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 HWY PLUMTREE 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 HWY PLUMTREE RD?
HWY PLUMTREE RD in Hampden, Massachusetts, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY PLUMTREE RD inspected?
HWY PLUMTREE 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 16,422 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PLUMTREE 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 HWY PLUMTREE RD?
HWY PLUMTREE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PLUMTREE RD?
HWY PLUMTREE RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY PLUMTREE RD and does age affect safety?
HWY PLUMTREE RD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1958.
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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