US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3M W JCT RTS8&143 · Structure no. H16002ALQMUNNBI

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,143
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,143 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,342 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
Location0.3M W JCT RTS8&143
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43934, -73.12609
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2017)
Projected traffic1,342 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.