HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5MI E of JCT W/ Route 8 · Structure no. C1000600LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,845
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,474 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River 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 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 2,845 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Church ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.