US Bridges

HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .8 MI W. of County RD · Structure no. B03049B9BMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
776
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Yokum Pnd RD
CrossesWater Yokum Brook
Location.8 MI W. of County RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31145, -73.12288
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2019)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$866,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook carry?

About 776 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Yokum Pnd RD over Water Yokum Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.