US Bridges

HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI N of Yokum Pn RD · Structure no. B03063002DEMNBI

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Bkly Dtn Res
CrossesWater Reservoir Outlet
Location0.5 MI N of Yokum Pn RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.31256, -73.13202
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$983,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet 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 Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bkly Dtn Res over Water Reservoir Outlet?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.