US Bridges

HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI W of US 5 · Structure no. H21024146DOT634

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,508
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 102 years old, older 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 11,508 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,739 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lwr Westfld
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location0.2 MI W of US 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17209, -72.63531
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,508 (2014)
Projected traffic6,739 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr carry?

About 11,508 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lwr Westfld over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.