US Bridges

HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI South of Konkapot RD · Structure no. N0800706DMUNNBI

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Canaan Sfld
CrossesWater Konkapot River
Location1 MI South of Konkapot RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06649, -73.28404
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2018)
Projected traffic758 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Canaan Sfld over Water Konkapot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.