US Bridges

US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mile Marker 33 · Structure no. B03037BCPDOTNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook is a concrete frame carrying US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman 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 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 30% of them trucks. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 20 @ Sta 33+26
CrossesWater Cushman Brook
LocationAt Mile Marker 33
RouteU.S. Route 20
Coordinates42.26819, -73.01236
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook built?

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

What condition is US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman 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 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook carry?

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

How long is US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 @ Sta 33+26 over Water Cushman Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.