US Bridges

I 90 over Water Cooley Brook

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 50.2 on I-90 · Structure no. C130244HTDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Cooley Brook is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 90 over Water Cooley Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56,582 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,614 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Cooley Brook
LocationMm 50.2 on I-90
RouteInterstate 90
Coordinates42.16558, -72.56019
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,582 (2022)
Projected traffic49,614 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Cooley Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Water Cooley Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Cooley Brook carry?

About 56,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Cooley Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Cooley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.