HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned)
PoorPosted for loadHampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M S JCT Albany St. · Structure no. S2402814NDOT634
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,207
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned) in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 122 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 21,207 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,506 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 66 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned) built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned) 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned) carry?
About 21,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned)?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns HWY ST James Ave over RR Conrail (abandned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.