ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Savoy RD Intersection · Structure no. H130040F8MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.