ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · 4.75 MI E of Southwick · Structure no. A05017AJUDOTNBI
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,427
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 16,427 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,857 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST carry?
About 16,427 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns ST 57 WB over ST159 Main ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.