HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 N of JCT W/Rte 2 · Structure no. N1400401FMUNNBI
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,681
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 75 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is HWY Protection over Water Hoosic 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 1,681 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Protection over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.