US Bridges

HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int W/Prospect ST · Structure no. A04006009MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 86 years old, older 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY River ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
LocationAt Int W/Prospect ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.61634, -73.12416
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY River ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.