US Bridges

HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI W of East RD · Structure no. A0401300HMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,293
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Spring ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location.25 MI W of East RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62181, -73.11546
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2017)
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Spring 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 October 2023.

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

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Spring ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.