ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River
FairPosted for loadHampshire County, Massachusetts · JCT Ireland St. · Structure no. C120050JYDOTNBI
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,358 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST143 Main RD over Water Westfield River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.