HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 M E of RTE 9 · Structure no. D0100200UMUNNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,763
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel truss - deck carrying HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 6,763 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is HWY Housatonic 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 6,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.