US Bridges

ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI W of US 20 · Structure no. L050450BYDOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,284
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 12,284 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,636 by 2031. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesST102 Pleasant ST
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location0.3 MI W of US 20
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates42.29282, -73.24076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,284 (2018)
Projected traffic21,636 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 12,284 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST102 Pleasant ST over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.