US Bridges

HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Hatfield Tl · Structure no. W330060TJMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut Pln
CrossesWater West Brook
LocationAt Hatfield Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.41428, -72.62918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2019)
Projected traffic613 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestnut Pln over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.