US Bridges

ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M S JCT of High ST · Structure no. M270241ALDOT634

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,661 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 Main ST
CrossesRR Necrr
Location0.1 M S JCT of High ST
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10154, -72.31784
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,661 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$469,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 Main ST over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.