US Bridges

ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · RTE 147 at Westfield Riv · Structure no. A05002BQVDOTNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST147 Springfld ST
CrossesWater Westfield River
LocationRTE 147 at Westfield Riv
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates42.08994, -72.62679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns ST147 Springfld ST over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.