US Bridges

ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT Pontoosic Rd. · Structure no. W2500211WDOTNBI

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,387
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 175 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 15,387 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,831 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesST187 Litle Riv RD
CrossesWater Great Brook
LocationJCT Pontoosic Rd.
RouteState Highway 187
Coordinates42.09845, -72.71266
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,387 (2019)
Projected traffic20,831 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook carry?

About 15,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST187 Litle Riv RD over Water Great Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.