US Bridges

HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W of ST 8 · Structure no. L030010DJDOT634

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,879
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,947 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Old State Hw
CrossesOther Ashuwillticook Rt
Location0.1 MI W of ST 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.49391, -73.20254
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2023)
Projected traffic7,947 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old State Hw over Other Ashuwillticook Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.