US Bridges

HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook

PoorPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Btwn Stny Br Dr&middl RD · Structure no. C15003042MUNNBI

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
714
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cross RD
CrossesWater Hudson Brook
LocationBtwn Stny Br Dr&middl RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.71958, -73.09471
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cross 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 August 2023.

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

About 714 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cross RD over Water Hudson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.