HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int W/ Route 8 · Structure no. H1600304XMUNNBI
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,974
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Dalt RD 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 Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 2,974 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Dalt RD over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.