US Bridges

HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 M E JCT Meadow St. · Structure no. C1300413TDOT634

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,655
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,352 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mckinstry Av
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.3 M E JCT Meadow St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17128, -72.61152
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,655 (2004)
Projected traffic7,352 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr carry?

About 4,655 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mckinstry Av over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.