US Bridges

ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Chicopee-Holyoke T.L. · Structure no. C1301213RDOT634

Built
1891
134 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
800 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr is a steel truss - thru carrying ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1891 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 134 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.

It carries about 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 800 ft (243.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 ST141/CABOT
CrossesComb Conn Riv & Pvrr
LocationAt Chicopee-Holyoke T.L.
RouteState Highway 116
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19506, -72.6013
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length800 ft (243.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2023)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$22.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr built?

It was built in 1891, making it 134 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr?

The structure is 800 ft (243.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 ST141/CABOT over Comb Conn Riv & Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.