US Bridges

HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 S of Sndmill Hill RD · Structure no. C10023AV3MUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Windsor RD
CrossesWater Dry Brook
Location500 S of Sndmill Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56084, -73.0943
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry 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 Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns HWY Windsor RD over Water Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.