US Bridges

HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3M W. of E. New Lenox RD · Structure no. L07001018MUNNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,429
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, younger 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHWY New Lenox RD
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location.3M W. of E. New Lenox RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.39396, -73.24051
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2019)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New Lenox RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New Lenox RD over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.