US Bridges

ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · South End of Route 33 · Structure no. C130118P6DOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 9,668 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2031. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesST141 Bridge ST
CrossesWater Chicopee River
LocationSouth End of Route 33
RouteState Highway 141
Coordinates42.15992, -72.58192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,668 (2024)
Projected traffic14,214 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$13.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River carry?

About 9,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns ST141 Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.