US Bridges

HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.7MI N of Old Chester RD · Structure no. C1102503XMUNNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 536 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Skyline Trl
CrossesWater Roaring Brook
Location1.7MI N of Old Chester RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.26308, -72.91002
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2022)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$728,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Skyline Trl over Water Roaring Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.