US Bridges

HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI East of Windsor RD · Structure no. C1001853XMUNNBI

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Notch RD
CrossesWater South Brook
Location0.4 MI East of Windsor RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55379, -73.13975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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 111 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns HWY Notch RD over Water South Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.