HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX
PoorHampden County, Massachusetts · Adjacent to I-291 · Structure no. S2401714KDOT634
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 69 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,817 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is HWY ST James Ave 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX carry?
About 34,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX?
The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns HWY ST James Ave over RR CSX?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.