HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River
GoodHampden County, Massachusetts · 0.1M S of Main St@twnhall · Structure no. H040030QKMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Chapin RD over Water Scantic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.