HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · E of RT7 1.3M N of Shffld · Structure no. G1100804KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 148 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,449
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2 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 1,449 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Brookside RD 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 1,449 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brookside RD over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.