US Bridges

HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook

FairPosted for load

Hampden County, Massachusetts · E of RT32 S of Monson Ctr · Structure no. M27014175MUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 89 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hampden Ave
CrossesWater Chicopee Brook
LocationE of RT32 S of Monson Ctr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09497, -72.30971
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hampden Ave over Water Chicopee Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.