US Bridges

HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 Ft West of RTE 9 · Structure no. D01011046MUNNBI

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holidy Cttg
CrossesWater Wahconah Falls Brk
Location200 Ft West of RTE 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48588, -73.13721
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holidy Cttg over Water Wahconah Falls Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.