FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD

Carrying HWY OLD CHSTRFLD over WATER WEBSTER BROOK

.3 MI E OF SUGAR HL. RD., Hampshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY OLD CHSTRFLD

The HWY OLD CHSTRFLD bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries HWY OLD CHSTRFLD over WATER WEBSTER BROOK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 517 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HWY OLD CHSTRFLD compares

▲ 11.9
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Massachusetts bridges
259
Bridges in Hampshire · 23 in Poor condition
HWY OLD CHSTRFLD 53.1 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
53.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
517 vehicles/day
Structure Number
C120150GCMUNNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY OLD CHSTRFLD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HWY OLD CHSTRFLD against other structures in Hampshire and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HWY OLD CHSTRFLD?

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD in Hampshire, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY OLD CHSTRFLD inspected?

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 517 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY OLD CHSTRFLD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HWY OLD CHSTRFLD?

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY OLD CHSTRFLD?

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY OLD CHSTRFLD and does age affect safety?

HWY OLD CHSTRFLD was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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