US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of RTE 90 · Structure no. L160160M7MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
188 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,750
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, 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.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,717 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater Chicopee River
Location.2 MI S of RTE 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16054, -72.51056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2019)
Projected traffic10,717 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY West 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 September 2023.

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

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over Water Chicopee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.