US Bridges

ST147 Wb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At JCT US 5 & Memorial Av · Structure no. W2102515DDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,273
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST147 Wb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST147 Wb/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 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 10,273 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,689 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST147 Wb/Mem Ave
CrossesUS 5 Riverdale ST
LocationAt JCT US 5 & Memorial Av
RouteState Highway 147
Coordinates42.09793, -72.5975
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,273 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST147 Wb/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 Wb/Mem Ave over US 5 Riverdale ST 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 March 2024.

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

About 10,273 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.