US Bridges

HWY Armory ST over RR CSX

PoorPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT Albany St. · Structure no. S2401614JDOT634

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Armory ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Armory ST over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,915 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Armory ST
CrossesRR CSX
LocationAt JCT Albany St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11548, -72.58187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2019)
Projected traffic24,915 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Armory ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Armory ST over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Armory ST over RR CSX carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Armory ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Armory ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.