US Bridges

US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook

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Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mile Marker 32.0 · Structure no. B03011BCNDOTNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Chester RD
CrossesWater Walker Brook
LocationAt Mile Marker 32.0
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26812, -73.0314
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Chester RD over Water Walker Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.