HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI East from Route 8 · Structure no. H16021013MUNNBI
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 776
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 years old, older 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 776 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook carry?
About 776 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Bennett Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 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.