HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Harrison Caulkin RD · Structure no. A06004035MUNNBI
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns HWY West RD over Water Scribner Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.