US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · North End Bridge · Structure no. S240030UJDOTNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,185 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 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 5 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 1,185 ft (361.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River 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 US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 1,185 ft (361.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 Park Ave over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.