US Bridges

HWY Boice RD over Water Green River

GoodPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 750 E of Rt 71 · Structure no. E08002048MUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Boice RD over Water Green River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Boice RD over Water Green River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Boice RD
CrossesWater Green River
Location750 E of Rt 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.19984, -73.43622
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2019)
Projected traffic632 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Boice RD over Water Green River built?

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

What condition is HWY Boice RD over Water Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

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

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Boice RD over Water Green River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Boice RD over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.