US Bridges

ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 230 E of Front ST Int · Structure no. G110050CWDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 56 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST183 Park ST
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location230 E of Front ST Int
RouteState Highway 183
Coordinates42.25454, -73.36564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2017)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST183 Park ST over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.