US202 over Water Connecticut River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · JCT US 202 & Conn River · Structure no. H210350VPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,437 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,041
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US202 over Water Connecticut River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US202 over Water Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 5 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 20,041 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,165 by 2031. The structure is 1,437 ft (438.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US202 over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is US202 over Water Connecticut River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US202 over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 20,041 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US202 over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 1,437 ft (438.1 m) long with a longest span of 254 ft (77.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US202 over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.