US Bridges

HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Between RTE2 & River ST · Structure no. N1400801JMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,904
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic 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 5 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 6,904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Marshall ST
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
LocationBetween RTE2 & River ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70245, -73.11365
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,904 (2020)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River built?

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

What condition is HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River carry?

About 6,904 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Marshall ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.