US Bridges

HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200E of JCT W/ Meadow LN · Structure no. L03016BN3MUNNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Putnam RD
CrossesWater Town Brook
Location200E of JCT W/ Meadow LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.51614, -73.23196
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$802,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Putnam 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 Putnam RD over Water Town Brook carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns HWY Putnam RD over Water Town Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.