US Bridges

HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 N. of Wshgtn Mt. Rd. · Structure no. L0501505DMUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 90 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Woodland RD
CrossesWater Washngtn Mtn Brook
Location500 N. of Wshgtn Mt. Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33165, -73.23707
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2018)
Projected traffic505 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Woodland RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.