US Bridges

HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of Route 57 · Structure no. N0802106PMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hrtvil-Mil R
CrossesWater Konkapot River
Location.2 MI West of Route 57
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15874, -73.26285
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hrtvil-Mil R 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 Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hrtvil-Mil R over Water Konkapot River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.