US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · South End Bridge · Structure no. A050010W6DOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,459 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55,323
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv is a steel truss - deck carrying US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 71 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 5 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 55,323 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,913 by 2031. The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv carry?
About 55,323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv?
The structure is 1,459 ft (444.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 5 (s End Br) over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.