US Bridges

HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Just S of RTE 102 · Structure no. L05006016MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHWY Tyringham RD
CrossesWater Goose Pond Brook
LocationJust S of RTE 102
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.29477, -73.23896
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2023)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tyringham RD over Water Goose Pond Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.