Willimansett Bridge

The Willimansett Bridge extends 800 feet across the Connecticut River, connecting the cities of Chicopee and Holyoke through four truss spans and two girder spans.

Built in 1891 by R.F. Hawkins Iron Works of Springfield, the bridge cost $178,326 and represents early applications of riveted connections in highway bridge construction.

The bridge maintains its Pennsylvania through truss design while serving as a critical transportation link for Massachusetts communities along routes 116 and 141.

Following extensive rehabilitation between 2011 and 2015, the bridge received structural repairs, deck replacements, and safety improvements totaling $22 million.

The bridge structure combines late 19th-century construction methods with design elements typically found in bridges from the early 20th century.

Location: Massachusetts

Official opening: 1892

GPS coordinates: 42.19500,-72.60140

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45