US Bridges

HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 150 South Old Toll Plaza · Structure no. W2104115ADOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Prospect Ave
CrossesHWY Ramps F/G & H
Location150 South Old Toll Plaza
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15513, -72.63869
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2015)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prospect Ave over HWY Ramps F/G & H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.