US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · Just N of Main ST · Structure no. P0100415YMUNNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,053 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesWater Chicopee River
LocationJust N of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18076, -72.36627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2003)
Projected traffic2,053 by 2031
Trucks6%
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$9.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge 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 May 2024.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Chicopee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.