US Bridges

HWY S County RD over Water Cold River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.7MI E of Int W/Savoy RD · Structure no. F05002BQTMUNNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S County RD over Water Cold River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY S County RD over Water Cold River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHWY S County RD
CrossesWater Cold River
Location0.7MI E of Int W/Savoy RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.66634, -73.03046
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S County RD over Water Cold River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S County RD over Water Cold 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY S County RD over Water Cold River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY S County RD over Water Cold River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S County RD over Water Cold River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.