US Bridges

US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Int. of Routes 20 & 102 · Structure no. L050484GFDOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,431
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 5,431 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 20 Ramp Int 10
CrossesUS 20 Housatonic ST
LocationInt. of Routes 20 & 102
RouteInterstate 20
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29688, -73.23896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,431 (2018)
Projected traffic4,106 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST carry?

About 5,431 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 Ramp Int 10 over US 20 Housatonic ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.