US Bridges

US202 SB over RR Gwrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M S Br # H-21-35 · Structure no. H210385XRDOTNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 SB over RR Gwrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 SB over RR Gwrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,482 by 2031. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 SB
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.1 M S Br # H-21-35
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21304, -72.61241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic39,482 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$934,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 SB over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 SB over RR Gwrr 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US202 SB over RR Gwrr carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US202 SB over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US202 SB over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.