US Bridges

HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT of Main ST · Structure no. C1000400MMUNNBI

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wells RD
CrossesWater South Brook
LocationAt JCT of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56305, -73.15148
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$790,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wells RD over Water South 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wells RD over Water South Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.