US Bridges

HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI S of Hotchkiss RD · Structure no. N08003069MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Norfolk RD
CrossesWater Whiting River
Location.4 MI S of Hotchkiss RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06216, -73.22164
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2023)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$710,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Norfolk RD over Water Whiting River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.