US Bridges

HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of Route 7 · Structure no. L03008055MUNNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake is a steel culvert carrying HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bullhill RD
CrossesWater Pontoosuc Lake
Location.2 MI West of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50419, -73.24106
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2019)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns HWY Bullhill RD over Water Pontoosuc Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.