US Bridges

HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.5 MI N of US 20 127.22 · Structure no. C110020DDDOT634

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middlefld RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location1.5 MI N of US 20 127.22
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29935, -72.98575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic821 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

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

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlefld RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.