HWY LOOMIS ST
Carrying HWY LOOMIS ST over WATER MUNN BROOK
3MI N OF RT57 SWCK NR GVL, Hampden, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY LOOMIS ST
The HWY LOOMIS ST bridge in Hampden, Massachusetts carries HWY LOOMIS ST over WATER MUNN BROOK. It was built in 1916, making it 110 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 24.5 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 646 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY LOOMIS ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1916
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 24.5 m (80 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 646 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- W250120T9MUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY LOOMIS 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 LOOMIS 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 LOOMIS ST?
HWY LOOMIS ST in Hampden, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY LOOMIS ST inspected?
HWY LOOMIS 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 646 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY LOOMIS 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 HWY LOOMIS ST?
HWY LOOMIS ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY LOOMIS ST?
HWY LOOMIS ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY LOOMIS ST and does age affect safety?
HWY LOOMIS ST was built in 1916, making it 110 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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