HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5M S JCT RTS41&7 · Structure no. G1100604HMUNNBI
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 134 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 91 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Cottage ST over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.