US Bridges

ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 W of Taylor Road · Structure no. H05010010DOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,276
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,276 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 43 Main RD
CrossesWater Kinderhook Creek
Location300 W of Taylor Road
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.5387, -73.33339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,276 (2022)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 3,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 43 Main RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.