US Bridges

US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 M N Conn River · Structure no. S180150VUDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,300
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,163 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS202 Purple Heart
CrossesHWY Bardwell ST
Location.4 M N Conn River
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.22178, -72.59862
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2002)
Projected traffic24,163 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US202 Purple Heart over HWY Bardwell ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.