US Bridges

HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Mm 4.0 I-291 · Structure no. S2407611GDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20 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 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.

It carries about 42,672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,534 by 2033. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Roosevelt Av
CrossesI 291 /US20
LocationMm 4.0 I-291
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14249, -72.55007
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,672 (2020)
Projected traffic32,534 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20 built?

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

What condition is HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20 carry?

About 42,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20?

The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Roosevelt Av over I 291 /US20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.