US Bridges

HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned)

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · S JCT of Albany St. · Structure no. S2402614MDOT634

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,285
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned) 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 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 20,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 (abandoned)
LocationS JCT of Albany St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.11492, -72.58117
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,285 (2016)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned) built?

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

What condition is HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned) 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 December 2024.

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

About 20,285 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Armory ST over RR CSX (abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.