US Bridges

HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M S JCT Cottage St. · Structure no. S2401814LDOT634

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,379 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Brkshre Ave
CrossesRR CSX
Location.1 M S JCT Cottage St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14039, -72.52435
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2019)
Projected traffic47,379 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brkshre Ave over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.