Hampden County Bridge Report Card
Hampden County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hampden County, Massachusetts
Hampden County has 429 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 32 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.5% is at or below the 9.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 504,173 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hampden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 429 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 32 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 504,173 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.5% | 14.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.7% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.3% | 4.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 69 years vs 48 nationally | 8.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 8,810,679 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 69 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 504,173 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hampden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St141 Appleton ST over Water First Level Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,698 | 1919 |
| HWY Blandf Stage over Water Stage Brook | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 517 | 1956 |
| HWY Hospital RD over Water Quaboag Stream | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1940 |
| I 291 Conn B & C over HWY Dwight ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 78,178 | 1967 |
| I 90 EB over HWY Little Alum Pd RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47,303 | 1957 |
| HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /us20 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 42,672 | 1969 |
| I 391 over St116 Chicopee ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,950 | 1979 |
| HWY Armory ST over Rr Csx | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,000 | 1934 |
| HWY ST James AVE over Rr Csx | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 34,300 | 1956 |
| St116 Chicopee ST over Rr Gwrr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32,500 | 1971 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.