US Bridges

HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.4 MI N of US20 76.34 · Structure no. L050400DLDOT634

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 82 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Clm ST to Ml
CrossesRR Hrr
Location0.4 MI N of US20 76.34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31571, -73.24659
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clm ST to Ml over RR Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.