US Bridges

HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 600 Int Old Mill Br RD · Structure no. B240181AGDOT634

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 135 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Washngton RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location600 Int Old Mill Br RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1757, -72.2606
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic204 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Washngton RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.