US Bridges

HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 200 N JCT ST 141 · Structure no. C13056136DOTNBI

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
353 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,620
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 18,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,548 by 2032. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Technolgy DR
CrossesWater Chicopee River
Location200 N JCT ST 141
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15801, -72.54925
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,620 (2015)
Projected traffic26,548 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Technolgy DR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River carry?

About 18,620 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Technolgy DR over Water Chicopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.