US Bridges

US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 M N JCT Peltiah St. · Structure no. H210250U8DOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,520
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 14,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,321 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 5 Nrthamptn ST
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location.3 M N JCT Peltiah St.
RouteU.S. Route 5
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18124, -72.63111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,520 (2018)
Projected traffic24,321 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr carry?

About 14,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 5 Nrthamptn ST over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.