US Bridges

HWY Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .8 Mi. E. of Leonhardt RD · Structure no. B0305603CMUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,898
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Yokum Pd RD
CrossesWater Yokum Brook
Location.8 Mi. E. of Leonhardt RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31559, -73.11782
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$628,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum 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 Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum Brook carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Yokum Pd RD over Water Yokum Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.