US Bridges

HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 N. of Bancroft RD · Structure no. B0304703BMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Surriner RD
CrossesWater Mtn Pasture Brook
Location200 N. of Bancroft RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.3042, -73.03993
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Surriner RD over Water Mtn Pasture Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.