US Bridges

HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Off Crystal @ Woods Pond · Structure no. L05020BUUMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Valley ST
CrossesWater Housatonic River
LocationOff Crystal @ Woods Pond
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.34373, -73.24522
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Valley ST over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.