HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 MI South of RTE 102 · Structure no. L05004059MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 647
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook carry?
About 647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Meadow ST over Water Beartown Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.