ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · Memrl Br RR#61.43 · Structure no. S2403015BDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 1,546 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,706
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 103 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 21,706 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,587 by 2031. The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv carry?
About 21,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv?
The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns ST147 Memorial Ave over Comb AMTRAK & Conn Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.