US Bridges

HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Int Montague RD · Structure no. N19033AMXMUNNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,716
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,580 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestfld RD
CrossesWater Roberts Meadow Brk
LocationAt Int Montague RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33635, -72.7363
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,716 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2032
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk carry?

About 2,716 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestfld RD over Water Roberts Meadow Brk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.