US Bridges

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 50 Ft S JCT of Arch Road · Structure no. W25025ANVDOT634

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,421
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 28,421 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,713 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 /ST10/SHMPTN
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location50 Ft S JCT of Arch Road
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14061, -72.73392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,421 (2022)
Projected traffic34,713 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr carry?

About 28,421 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US202 /ST10/SHMPTN over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.