US Bridges

HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 E of Rt 41 & 23 · Structure no. E08004AL7MUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Sheffield RD
CrossesWater Hubbard Brook
Location500 E of Rt 41 & 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16024, -73.41131
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2015)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook 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 Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sheffield RD over Water Hubbard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.