US Bridges

HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · E of RT71 0.5M S of Alfrd · Structure no. E08001047MUNNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 125 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Rowe RD
CrossesWater Green River
LocationE of RT71 0.5M S of Alfrd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.20595, -73.43888
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rowe RD over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.