US Bridges

ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M E of W. Sheffield RD · Structure no. G11009A13DOTNBI

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,345
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 10,345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,378 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 23 /ST41/MAPLE
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.2M E of W. Sheffield RD
RouteState Highway 23
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.17938, -73.37921
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,345 (2016)
Projected traffic18,378 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River carry?

About 10,345 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 23 /ST41/MAPLE over Water Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.