US Bridges

ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI S JCT US20 73.85 · Structure no. L050010DKDOT634

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,512
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 120 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,512 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,581 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST102 Pleasant ST
CrossesRR Hrr
Location1.2 MI S JCT US20 73.85
RouteState Highway 102
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28291, -73.24937
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,512 (2017)
Projected traffic10,581 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST102 Pleasant ST over RR Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.