US Bridges

HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of E New Lenox RD · Structure no. L07013BU9MUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY New Lenox RD
CrossesWater Mill Brook
Location.5 MI E of E New Lenox RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39161, -73.2265
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$911,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns HWY New Lenox RD over Water Mill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.