HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Windsor RD · Structure no. C1001603LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is HWY Notch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.