US Bridges

HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At W West Mtn. Road · Structure no. A0404100BMUNNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,198
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West RD
CrossesWater Pecks Brook
LocationAt W West Mtn. Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62194, -73.13467
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2017)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$812,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West RD over Water Pecks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West RD over Water Pecks Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.