US Bridges

US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · JCT Meadow St. · Structure no. W250100V8DOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
376 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River is a steel truss - thru carrying US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,538 by 2032. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 ST10/ELM SB
CrossesWater Westfield River
LocationJCT Meadow St.
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1289, -72.74622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2018)
Projected traffic53,538 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US202 ST10/ELM SB over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.