US Bridges

HWY Cook ST over Water Hoosic River

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 E of RTE 8 · Structure no. A0401702WMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cook ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cook 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,264 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cook ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location500 E of RTE 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63094, -73.11341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2024)
Projected traffic4,264 by 2032
Trucks9%
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$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cook ST over Water Hoosic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Cook 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 January 2024.

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

About 647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cook ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cook ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.