US Bridges

US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 100 N of Conn River · Structure no. S180130VVDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,041
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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 20,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,324 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS202 Prple Hrt DR
CrossesHWY Canal ST
Location100 N of Conn River
RouteU.S. Route 202
Coordinates42.21833, -72.60587
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,041 (2024)
Projected traffic36,324 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST 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 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST carry?

About 20,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Prple Hrt DR over HWY Canal ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.