ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · At Springfield City Line · Structure no. L1600811YDOTNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 435 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,427
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River is a steel truss - deck carrying ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23,427 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,998 by 2032. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River carry?
About 23,427 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River?
The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns ST 21 Ludlow Ave over Water Chicopee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.