US Bridges

HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI E of Rt. 43 · Structure no. H05012ADDMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Clark RD
CrossesWater Kinderhook Creek
Location.25 MI E of Rt. 43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.54879, -73.30669
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Clark 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 Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clark RD over Water Kinderhook Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.