US Bridges

HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3MI S of Rt 9 @old S. ST · Structure no. D0100100WMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,572
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,572 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY South ST
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
Location.3MI S of Rt 9 @old S. ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46846, -73.18195
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,572 (2018)
Projected traffic9,002 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?

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

What condition is HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 6,572 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY South ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.