HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.5M W of JCT RTS23&41 · Structure no. E0800804AMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,293
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook carry?
About 1,293 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mt Washngton over Water Fenton Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.