HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1MI N of Int. W/ RTE 8 · Structure no. B030520DADOT634
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 308 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2032. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt?
The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns HWY High ST over Comb Csx/Westfld/Plsnt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.