US Bridges

US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River

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Hampden County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI South of I-90 · Structure no. W25052AENDOTNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
376 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,241
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River is a steel truss - thru carrying US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,241 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,163 by 2033. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS202 /ST10/UNION
CrossesWater Westfield River
Location1.3 MI South of I-90
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12867, -72.7455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 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 width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,241 (2018)
Projected traffic21,163 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$11.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 28,241 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US202 /ST10/UNION 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 49 ft wide.

Who owns US202 /ST10/UNION over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.