US Bridges

US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .25 MI SE of Westfield Rv · Structure no. A050140W8DOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,983
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 36,983 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,851 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 5
CrossesST 57 E Traffic Cir
Location.25 MI SE of Westfield Rv
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08061, -72.58887
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,983 (2016)
Projected traffic38,851 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir carry?

About 36,983 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 over ST 57 E Traffic Cir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.