US Bridges

HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Canaan Valley · Structure no. N0800606CMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 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 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesHWY Campbel Fall
CrossesWater Whiting River
Location.1 MI E of Canaan Valley
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.05086, -73.25061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Campbel Fall over Water Whiting River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.