Cowles Bridge - Westfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 06.650 W 072° 45.871
18T E 684820 N 4664500
The Cowles Bridge is a concrete open-spandrel arch bridge that carries vehicular and pedestrian traffic along Route US 202/MA 10 across the Little River in Westfield, MA
Waymark Code: WM16EGG
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
Views: 2

The Cowles Bridge was built in 1916 and rebuilt 1951. It was constructed by Fay, Spofford & Thorndike of Burlington, MA. The bridge is 152' feet long with a deck width of 30'. The largest span over the Little River in 53'.
Length of bridge: 152 ft

Height of bridge: 25 ft

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: vehicular and pedestrian

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Little River


Date constructed: 1916

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Us Route 202/MA 10 - Southwick Road

Location:
Westfield, MA


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