US Bridges

ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT US 5 & Memorial Av · Structure no. W2102515CDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,893
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 72 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 6 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 10,893 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,689 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST147 Eb/Mem Ave
CrossesUS 5 Riverdale ST
LocationAt JCT US 5 & Memorial Av
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates42.09722, -72.59659
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,893 (2017)
Projected traffic20,689 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST carry?

About 10,893 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST147 Eb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.