HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT W/ Route 20 · Structure no. L0500805BMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Silver ST over Water Greenwater Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.