US Bridges

Indian Hollow Road over Little River

PoorClosed to traffic

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 1.61 KM N of Knightville · Structure no. CEPNEDMA2510020

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Indian Hollow Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Indian Hollow Road over Little River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIndian Hollow Road
CrossesLittle River
Location1.61 KM N of Knightville
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.3122, -72.86099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (2.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hollow Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Indian Hollow Road over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Hollow Road over Little River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Indian Hollow Road over Little River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hollow Road over Little River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).