HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Route 7 Intersection · Structure no. L03013ACEMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 87 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.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is HWY Scott RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Scott RD over Water Town Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.