US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI E of US 20 115.38 · Structure no. R130010E6DOT634

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesComb Csx/Westfield Riv
Location0.5 MI E of US 20 115.38
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19012, -72.85015
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2018)
Projected traffic1,042 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Comb Csx/Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.