HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI S of RT23 · Structure no. M2900105WMUNNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Curtis RD over Water Konkapot River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.