HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Int W/ Southfield RD · Structure no. N08001067MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,034
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 86 years old, older 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook carry?
About 1,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Norfolk RD over Water Umpachene Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.