US Bridges

HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook

PoorPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 850 N of Int W/ Cross RD · Structure no. C15002041MUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,198
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middle RD
CrossesWater Hudson Brook
Location850 N of Int W/ Cross RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.72192, -73.09466
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2016)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middle RD over Water Hudson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.