US Bridges

ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 300 S JCT US20/PARK ST · Structure no. P010201ANDOT634

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,541
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 133 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 6,541 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,661 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 32 Stone ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location300 S JCT US20/PARK ST
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15036, -72.31476
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,541 (2018)
Projected traffic12,661 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX carry?

About 6,541 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 32 Stone ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.