HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S of Route 116 · Structure no. C1000303HMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 821 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Sand Mill RD over Water Dry Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.