US 5 (s End Br) over Comb Amtrak & Conn Riv

Fair Condition72 years old55,323 vehicles/day

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyHampden
LocationSouth End Bridge
CarriesUS 5 (s End Br)
CrossesComb Amtrak & Conn Riv
Coordinates42.08142, -72.58315

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Deck
Total Length1459.0 ft (444.7 m)
Max Span299.9 ft (91.4 m)
Deck Width71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Area9738.9 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1954 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic55,323 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberA050010W6DOTNBI

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