US Bridges

US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .35 M N JCT Boston Rd. · Structure no. S24019AKCDOT634

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,146
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,745 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20 Pasco RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location.35 M N JCT Boston Rd.
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.14534, -72.50324
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,146 (2017)
Projected traffic34,745 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX carry?

About 23,146 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Pasco RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.