US Bridges

HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4M N of N RD · Structure no. W270180TEMUNNBI

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestfld RD
CrossesWater Brewer Brook
Location.4M N of N RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34279, -72.75543
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$718,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Chestfld RD over Water Brewer Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.