US Bridges

I 90 over Water Cooley Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.5MI N.Westfield Rv E2C · Structure no. W250514K1DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Cooley Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Water Cooley Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 48,370 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,133 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Cooley Brook
Location1.5MI N.Westfield Rv E2C
RouteInterstate 90
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1562, -72.79601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,370 (2016)
Projected traffic34,133 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Cooley Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over Water Cooley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 90 over Water Cooley Brook carry?

About 48,370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Cooley Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Cooley Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.