US Bridges

HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 Mi. East of ST8 · Structure no. C15009BG2MUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHWY East RD
CrossesWater Canyon Brook
Location.1 Mi. East of ST8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71706, -73.07094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic517 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook?

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

Who owns HWY East RD over Water Canyon Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.