US Bridges

US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT Charles Ave. · Structure no. W21008BPQDOTNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,775
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Westfield ST
CrossesRR CSX
LocationJCT Charles Ave.
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10431, -72.67924
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,775 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX carry?

About 30,775 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Westfield ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.