US Bridges

HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI S of ST 2 · Structure no. N140110ECDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
729
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Main ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location0.1 MI S of ST 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6997, -73.11464
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2017)
Projected traffic1,106 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$548,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Main ST over Water 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 Main ST over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.