US Bridges

HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.25 M E of Brimfield RD · Structure no. H19006ARHMUNNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2022. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pond Bridge
CrossesWater Holland Pond Otlt
Location0.25 M E of Brimfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08208, -72.16365
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2002)
Projected traffic60 by 2022
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pond Bridge over Water Holland Pond Otlt?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.