US Bridges

US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .15M E of Jct. ST 67 · Structure no. M27022C3UDOTNBI

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Park ST
CrossesWater Quaboag River
Location.15M E of Jct. ST 67
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14267, -72.2812
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Park ST over Water Quaboag River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.