HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook
PoorHampshire County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI West of South ST · Structure no. C120190GAMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Indian Hllw over Water Chauncey Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.