US Bridges

HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT of Depot ST · Structure no. P010271AQDOT634

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,582 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Main ST
CrossesRR CSX & Necrr
LocationJCT of Depot ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15513, -72.32698
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2019)
Projected traffic13,582 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Main ST over RR CSX & Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.