US Bridges

HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 750 E. of Int W/ Hadsell · Structure no. N0801706LMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lmbrt Crs RD
CrossesWater Umpachene River
Location750 E. of Int W/ Hadsell
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10074, -73.2563
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lmbrt Crs RD over Water Umpachene River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.