US Bridges

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.9MI from JCT W/Route 20 · Structure no. L0503305LMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2031. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Chestnut ST
CrossesWater Davis Brook
Location0.9MI from JCT W/Route 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30772, -73.19449
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic16 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns HWY Chestnut ST over Water Davis Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.