US Bridges

HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI E of Alford Ctr RD · Structure no. A06002A82MUNNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,267
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY East RD over Water Alford 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 1,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY East RD
CrossesWater Alford Brook
Location.3 MI E of Alford Ctr RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.23832, -73.41173
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,267 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY East RD over Water Alford 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook carry?

About 1,267 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East RD over Water Alford Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.