US Bridges

HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook

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Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 750 W. of Int W/ Route 7 · Structure no. L030099BKMUNNBI

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Miner RD over Water Town 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Miner RD
CrossesWater Town Brook
Location750 W. of Int W/ Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.50968, -73.23503
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Miner RD over Water Town 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Miner RD over Water Town Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.