US Bridges

HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of US 20 122.86 · Structure no. C110270DBDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHWY Old State Hw
CrossesRR CSX
Location0.1 MI N of US 20 122.86
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.25695, -72.93461
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2017)
Projected traffic632 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Old State Hw 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 Old State Hw over RR CSX carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old State Hw over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.