US Bridges

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 N of Dean ST · Structure no. A0401000GMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,621
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 68 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 3,621 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location200 N of Dean ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62112, -73.11889
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,621 (2023)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

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

About 3,621 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pleasant ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.