HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 250 W of JCT Rts 8 & 143 · Structure no. H1600104VMUNNBI
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,457
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 2,457 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Maple ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.