HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI from Int W/ Route 8 · Structure no. A04038ACDMUNNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY S Willow ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.