US Bridges

HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300N of Brooker Hill RD · Structure no. B03016B78MUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHWY Mcnerney RD
CrossesWater Shaker Mill Brook
Location300N of Brooker Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33471, -73.10327
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2019)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mcnerney RD over Water Shaker Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.