US 5 over Water Westfield River
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · US 5 at Westfield River · Structure no. A050110WADOTNBI
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 584 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,365
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 5 over Water Westfield River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 5 over Water Westfield River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 4 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.
It carries about 32,365 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,537 by 2031. The structure is 584 ft (178.1 m) long and 83 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 5 over Water Westfield River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 5 over Water Westfield 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 5 over Water Westfield River carry?
About 32,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 5 over Water Westfield River?
The structure is 584 ft (178.1 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 5 over Water Westfield River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.