HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI West of Norfolk RD · Structure no. N0800506BMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.