US Bridges

ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E. Jct. 57 & ST 187 · Structure no. A05024AD6DOTNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN 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 14,095 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,345 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 57 WB
CrossesHWY Shoemaker LN
Location.5 MI E. Jct. 57 & ST 187
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.05757, -72.66611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,095 (2024)
Projected traffic13,345 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$647,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN built?

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

What condition is ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN carry?

About 14,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 WB over HWY Shoemaker LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.