US Bridges

HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Over NW Corner Pntsc Lake · Structure no. L03024BTXMUNNBI

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake is a concrete frame carrying HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Narragansett
CrossesWater Pontoosuc Lake
LocationOver NW Corner Pntsc Lake
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.50407, -73.25268
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Narragansett over Water Pontoosuc Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.