US Bridges

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · 0.2 M E of Rt 32 · Structure no. M27021178MUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,163
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,475 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut ST
CrossesWater Chicopee Brook
Location0.2 M E of Rt 32
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10996, -72.31309
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,163 (2022)
Projected traffic6,475 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$839,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestnut ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook carry?

About 1,163 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over Water Chicopee Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.