US Bridges

I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2MI.E.CHESTNUT ST · Structure no. L050534G9DOTNBI

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,416
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, 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 29,416 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,133 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesWater Basin Pond Brook
Location.2MI.E.CHESTNUT ST
RouteInterstate 90
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.30071, -73.19908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,416 (2016)
Projected traffic34,133 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook built?

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

What condition is I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook 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 I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook carry?

About 29,416 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m).

Who owns I 90 over Water Basin Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.