US Bridges

HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · E of RT8 near Wsh Bck Sch · Structure no. B03064036MUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Prentice Pl
CrossesWater Yokum Brook
LocationE of RT8 near Wsh Bck Sch
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.33076, -73.08352
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Prentice Pl 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Prentice Pl over Water Yokum Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.