US Bridges

HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of Sugar Hl. Rd. · Structure no. C120150GCMUNNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
517
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Old Chstrfld
CrossesWater Webster Brook
Location.3 MI E of Sugar Hl. Rd.
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39324, -72.8074
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns HWY Old Chstrfld over Water Webster Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.