US Bridges

HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI East of Gould RD · Structure no. M29009BXAMUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wellman RD
CrossesWater Rawson Brook
Location.4 MI East of Gould RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.1746, -73.2333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Wellman RD 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 Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Wellman RD over Water Rawson Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.