US Bridges

ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr

Poor

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .3 M N JCT I391 · Structure no. C1300313UDOT634

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 3 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.

It carries about 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,373 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Chicopee ST
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location.3 M N JCT I391
RouteState Highway 116
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15925, -72.61296
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2018)
Projected traffic20,373 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Chicopee ST over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.