US Bridges

HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River

GoodPosted for load

Franklin County, Massachusetts · W of RT8A 0.1M E of Savoy · Structure no. H130010HPMUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Savoy RD
CrossesWater Chickley River
LocationW of RT8A 0.1M E of Savoy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57913, -72.96837
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.