US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water City Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI S of Cross RD · Structure no. M31001065MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water City Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY West ST over Water City Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater City Brook
Location.25 MI S of Cross RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09503, -73.46536
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY West ST over Water City Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West ST over Water City 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY West ST over Water City Brook carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY West ST over Water City Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY West ST over Water City Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.