US Bridges

HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 M N JCT Holyoke ST · Structure no. W2502614VDOT634

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr is a wood or timber slab carrying HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1994, 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dry Brdge RD
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location.2 M N JCT Holyoke ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13978, -72.71908
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic79 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is HWY Dry Brdge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dry Brdge RD over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.