HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of Rt 20 · Structure no. L05010014MUNNBI
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1932
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 135 years old, older 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 5 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 W Park ST over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.
What condition is HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY W Park ST over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.