US Bridges

HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 E. of Rt 43 · Structure no. H0500700YMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,371
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 4,371 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Brodie Mt RD
CrossesWater Kinderhook Creek
Location300 E. of Rt 43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.55829, -73.30278
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,371 (2018)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$703,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek 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 HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 4,371 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Brodie Mt RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.