US Bridges

HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 S of Int With Rt 20 · Structure no. L0500705AMUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,198
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 2,198 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Forest ST
CrossesWater Greenwater Brook
Location300 S of Int With Rt 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29429, -73.22605
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,198 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook carry?

About 2,198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Forest ST over Water Greenwater Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.