US Bridges

HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W of ST 8 142.02 · Structure no. H16013BJCDOT634

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bridge ST
CrossesRR CSX
Location0.3 MI W of ST 8 142.02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43861, -73.12722
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bridge ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.