US Bridges

HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int W/Mt.Washington RD · Structure no. E08006049MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Jug End RD
CrossesWater Karner Brook
LocationAt Int W/Mt.Washington RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15489, -73.45502
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Jug End RD over Water Karner Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.