US Bridges

HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI E of Sandisfield RD · Structure no. N0802506RMUNNBI

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway is a concrete slab carrying HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY East Hill RD
CrossesWater York Lake Splway
Location.2 MI E of Sandisfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.09541, -73.18156
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY East Hill RD over Water York Lake Splway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.