US Bridges

HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 450 S. of Int. W/ RTE 23 · Structure no. E0800304CMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Button Ball
CrossesWater Hubbard Brook
Location450 S. of Int. W/ RTE 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16073, -73.41109
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$490,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook 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 Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Button Ball over Water Hubbard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.