US Bridges

HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · E of JCT Brnch Rd&cl Ml R · Structure no. N08010C07MUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Umpchn Falls
CrossesWater Konkapot River
LocationE of JCT Brnch Rd&cl Ml R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09576, -73.27166
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Umpchn Falls over Water Konkapot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.