US Bridges

HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of Route 8 · Structure no. N14020AX2MUNNBI

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Mcauley RD
CrossesWater Hudson Brook
Location0.1 MI N of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.70643, -73.09012
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mcauley RD over Water Hudson Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.