HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1MI W of Int W/ Route 7 · Structure no. L03010053MUNNBI
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Bridge ST over Water Town Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.