US Bridges

HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Grt Brrngtn Mill Rvr RD · Structure no. N0801206HMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hayes Hll RD
CrossesWater Konkapot River
Location@ Grt Brrngtn Mill Rvr RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.1156, -73.26899
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is HWY Hayes Hll RD 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hayes Hll RD over Water Konkapot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.