US Bridges

HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1 MI E of Chicopee · Structure no. L160150M9MUNNBI

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,474
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook is a masonry arch - deck carrying HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,296 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holyoke ST
CrossesWater Higher Brook
Location1 MI E of Chicopee
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17954, -72.49753
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2017)
Projected traffic14,296 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$974,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holyoke ST over Water Higher Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.