US Bridges

HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W of US 202 · Structure no. W2501114QDOT634

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,758
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 121 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,758 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,028 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pochassic ST
CrossesComb Access RD & Pvrr
Location0.1 MI W of US 202
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1309, -72.7461
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,758 (2018)
Projected traffic11,028 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr carry?

About 7,758 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pochassic ST over Comb Access RD & Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.