HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int. With River ST · Structure no. N1400701GMUNNBI
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,138
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 1,138 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brown ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.