HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · E of Main ST N of JCT23&7 · Structure no. G1100704JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2008 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.