US Bridges

HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 530 S of Creamery RD · Structure no. H16009012MUNNBI

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Middlefld RD
CrossesWater Bennett Brook
Location530 S of Creamery RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42307, -73.09271
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.