HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 South of Lee T.L. · Structure no. G1103104QDEMNBI
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Beartown Mtn over Water West Brook?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.