US Bridges

HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI N of US 20 125.10 · Structure no. C110080DCDOT634

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 47 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Bay State DR
CrossesRR CSX
Location0.2 MI N of US 20 125.10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.27325, -72.96871
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic16 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Bay State DR 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bay State DR over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.