HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · E of RT19 near Ste Forest · Structure no. W0200217UMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,293
- 2003 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,042 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook carry?
About 1,293 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Holland RD over Water Wales Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.