US Bridges

HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 Ft N Brooker Hill RD · Structure no. B03041039MUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 years old, older 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Lovers Lane
CrossesWater Shakermill Brook
Location300 Ft N Brooker Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33091, -73.09164
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$862,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lovers Lane over Water Shakermill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.