HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @windsor Border · Structure no. H1600604YMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old Windsor over Water Windsor Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.