US Bridges

HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 M N JCT US 202 · Structure no. W2502114UDOT634

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 102 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,226 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lockhouse RD
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location.2 M N JCT US 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14085, -72.73795
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating3.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,226 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$509,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lockhouse RD over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.