HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River
FairHampden County, Massachusetts · At Wilbraham Line · Structure no. L160020MAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,172
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 5,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,210 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is HWY East 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River carry?
About 5,172 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River?
The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East ST over Water Chicopee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.