US Bridges

HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 800FT W of RTE 8 · Structure no. A040040D9DOT634

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Elm ST
CrossesOther Ashuwillticook Rt
Location800FT W of RTE 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61484, -73.12702
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2024)
Projected traffic948 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elm ST over Other Ashuwillticook Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.