US Bridges

HWY Holden ST over Water N Br Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Nbr Hoosic River · Structure no. N1400901KMUNNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holden ST over Water N Br Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holden ST over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Holden ST
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
LocationAt Nbr Hoosic River
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.70257, -73.11167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$619,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holden ST over Water N Br 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 August 2023.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.