ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Charlemont Lin · Structure no. H130070F9MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 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 truss - thru carrying ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 774 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Chickley River?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 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.