US Bridges

US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 M W JCT ST 181 · Structure no. B0501513PDOT634

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,478 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Maple ST
CrossesRR Necrr
Location.4 M W JCT ST 181
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27398, -72.40803
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2020)
Projected traffic13,478 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Maple ST over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.