US Bridges

HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook

PoorPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25MI. S. of Int.W/Rte 20 · Structure no. B0304503AMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Quarry RD
CrossesWater Cushman Brook
Location.25MI. S. of Int.W/Rte 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26531, -73.01534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Quarry RD over Water Cushman Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.