US Bridges

HWY Eagle ST over Water N Br Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int of River&canal ST · Structure no. N1401001LMUNNBI

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,799
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Eagle ST over Water N Br Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Eagle ST over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 68 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 7,799 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,006 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Eagle ST
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
LocationAt Int of River&canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.70184, -73.10779
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,799 (2021)
Projected traffic27,006 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is HWY Eagle 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 September 2024.

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

About 7,799 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.