US Bridges

HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 140 East of Country Road · Structure no. A040275WKMUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesHWY E Hoosac ST
CrossesWater Miller Brook
Location140 East of Country Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62442, -73.09409
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.