US Bridges

HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX

Good

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Int With Rt 20 · Structure no. W35011150DOT634

Built
1850
175 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1850 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Bostn RD
CrossesRR CSX
LocationAt Int With Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15189, -72.46275
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1850, making it 175 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Bostn RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.