US Bridges

HWY Wash Mtn RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 M East of Woodland RD · Structure no. L0501605EMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wash Mtn RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Wash Mtn RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Wash Mtn RD
CrossesWater Washngtn Mtn Brook
Location.25 M East of Woodland RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.33295, -73.23035
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Wash Mtn 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 July 2024.

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

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wash Mtn RD over Water Washngtn Mtn Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.