US Bridges

HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Route 8 · Structure no. A04018AQRMUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,571
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,571 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lime ST
CrossesWater Notch Brook
Location.2 MI East of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.63964, -73.11074
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,571 (2022)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook carry?

About 1,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lime ST over Water Notch Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.