US Bridges

HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT I-291 · Structure no. S2407011CDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,352 by 2031. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 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 Tapley ST
CrossesComb I 291/US20 & CSX
LocationAt JCT I-291
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12586, -72.56881
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,352 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tapley ST over Comb I 291/US20 & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.