US Bridges

HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1600 S of Rt 20 · Structure no. B2403215NMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,491
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holland RD
CrossesWater Wales Brook
Location1600 S of Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11447, -72.19311
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,491 (2017)
Projected traffic613 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook carry?

About 3,491 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.