US Bridges

US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At North End Bridge · Structure no. W210270U9DOTNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,958
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST is a steel frame carrying US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 35,958 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,015 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 566 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Park Av Crcl
CrossesUS 5 Riverdale ST
LocationAt North End Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10772, -72.61603
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width566 ft (172.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,958 (2017)
Projected traffic66,015 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$33.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Park Av Crcl 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST carry?

About 35,958 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 566 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Park Av Crcl over US 5 Riverdale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.