US Bridges

HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .8 M E of Sheridan Street · Structure no. C13058AHHMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,664
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 13,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,999 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fuller RD
CrossesWater Cooley Brook
Location.8 M E of Sheridan Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16243, -72.56042
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,664 (2018)
Projected traffic28,999 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook carry?

About 13,664 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns HWY Fuller RD over Water Cooley Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.