US Bridges

US 5 over HWY Access RD

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .09 MI S of W Springfield · Structure no. A050150WBDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 over HWY Access RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 5 over HWY Access RD 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 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 20,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,958 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 5
CrossesHWY Access RD
Location.09 MI S of W Springfield
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09129, -72.59219
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,470 (2023)
Projected traffic48,958 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 over HWY Access RD built?

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

What condition is US 5 over HWY Access RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 5 over HWY Access RD carry?

About 20,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 over HWY Access RD?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 over HWY Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.