US Bridges

HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI West of East Road · Structure no. A0403300DMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Hoosac ST
CrossesWater Miller Brook
Location0.1 MI West of East Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62455, -73.10564
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2017)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 776 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Hoosac ST over Water Miller Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.