HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Route 102 Int. · Structure no. L05002057MUNNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 125 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Willow ST over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Willow ST over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.