US Bridges

HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Just S of May RD Intersec · Structure no. H16020BHRMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY Old Windsor
CrossesWater Cady Brook
LocationJust S of May RD Intersec
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.48126, -73.10283
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Windsor over Water Cady Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.