US Bridges

HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Rt 8A 1.3M S. of Chlmn · Structure no. H130068Y7MUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Pudng Hlw RD
CrossesWater Chickley River
LocationAt Rt 8A 1.3M S. of Chlmn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.60514, -72.91314
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pudng Hlw 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 Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pudng Hlw RD over Water Chickley River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.