US Bridges

HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI East of Route 8 · Structure no. C15005044MUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
657
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 Henderson RD
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
Location.1 MI East of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.73453, -73.07075
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Henderson RD over Water N Br Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.