US Bridges

HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI W of ST 102 · Structure no. L050236J0DOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Old Pleasant
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location0.1 MI W of ST 102
Coordinates42.29369, -73.24149
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Pleasant 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Pleasant over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.