US Bridges

HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Harmon RD Intersection · Structure no. M29004BR9MUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY New Marlboro
CrossesWater Rawson Brook
Location@ Harmon RD Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15908, -73.21685
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New Marlboro over Water Rawson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.