US Bridges

HWY Garden ST over ST 57

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 41.4 on ST 57 · Structure no. A05023ABDDOTNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,078
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Garden ST over ST 57 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Garden ST over ST 57 in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,078 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,677 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Garden ST
CrossesST 57
LocationMm 41.4 on ST 57
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.063, -72.65751
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,078 (2016)
Projected traffic3,677 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Garden ST over ST 57 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Garden ST over ST 57 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 HWY Garden ST over ST 57 carry?

About 6,078 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Garden ST over ST 57?

The structure is 170 ft (51.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Garden ST over ST 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.