US Bridges

HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 M. S.E. I-90 · Structure no. W25053AHMMUNNBI

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,112 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lockhouse RD
CrossesWater Arm Brook
Location.2 M. S.E. I-90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14411, -72.73892
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2024)
Projected traffic15,112 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook carry?

About 9,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY Lockhouse RD over Water Arm Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.