HWY Canaan-Sfld over Water Umpachene River
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 400 East of River RD · Structure no. N0801806MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Canaan-Sfld over Water Umpachene River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Canaan-Sfld 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Canaan-Sfld 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 Canaan-Sfld 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Canaan-Sfld over Water Umpachene River carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Canaan-Sfld over Water Umpachene River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Canaan-Sfld over Water Umpachene River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.