US Bridges

HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 M W JCT US 202 · Structure no. W2502814RDOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 175 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,168 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Notre Dame
CrossesRR Pvrr
Location.2 M W JCT US 202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.13713, -72.74286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2013)
Projected traffic8,168 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is HWY Notre Dame 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Notre Dame over RR Pvrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.