US Bridges

HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT US 5 · Structure no. W21032159DOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,405
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 8,405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Rp to I90&91
CrossesUS 5 Riverdale ST
LocationJCT US 5
RouteInterstate 91
Coordinates42.15656, -72.63272
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,405 (2016)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Rp to I90&91 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST carry?

About 8,405 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rp to I90&91 over US 5 Riverdale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.