US Bridges

ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .2 M W JCT ST 9 · Structure no. W360010K2DOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,857
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 94 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 1,857 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesST143 Chestrfld RD
CrossesWater Meekins Brook
Location.2 M W JCT ST 9
RouteState Highway 143
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39266, -72.74047
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,857 (2017)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins 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 ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook carry?

About 1,857 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST143 Chestrfld RD over Water Meekins Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.