US Bridges

HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of RTE 8 · Structure no. A04019AQTMUNNBI

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY Lime ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location.2 MI E of RTE 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.63946, -73.10848
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Lime 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 October 2024.

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

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lime ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.