US Bridges

HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Wilbraham Line · Structure no. L160030M6MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
379 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,728 by 2031. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHWY Miller ST
CrossesWater Chicopee River
LocationAt Wilbraham Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1569, -72.42343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,728 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is HWY Miller 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Miller ST over Water Chicopee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.