US Bridges

HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .7 MI West of 8A · Structure no. H13003BPGMUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Savoy RD
CrossesWater Chickley River
Location.7 MI West of 8A
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.5753, -72.95356
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4.2 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 2016, making it 9 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 July 2023.

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

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Savoy RD over Water Chickley River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.