HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · Between East ST & Route 8 · Structure no. D0100800TMUNNBI
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,198
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 7,198 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,344 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY E 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 7,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY E Housatonic over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.