US Bridges

HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Inter. With Main ST · Structure no. B03039038MUNNBI

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 97 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Maple ST
CrossesWater Yokum Brook
Location@ Inter. With Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.3321, -73.08316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$776,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water Yokum Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.