US Bridges

HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr

PoorClosed to traffic

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .1 M E Westfield T.L. · Structure no. W2101114WDOT634

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Prospect Ave
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location.1 M E Westfield T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14311, -72.68426
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating4.1 US tons
Inventory rating2.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1,224 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prospect Ave over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.