US Bridges

HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of Int W/ RTE 8 · Structure no. C100075WEMUNNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Harbor RD
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location0.1 MI S of Int W/ RTE 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.59367, -73.14145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic174 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Harbor RD over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.