US Bridges

ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Jct. W/Brayton Hill Terr. · Structure no. N140250AHDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,216
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook is a concrete culvert carrying ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook 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 25,216 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 State RD
CrossesWater Notch Brook
LocationJct. W/Brayton Hill Terr.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6985, -73.13656
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,216 (2017)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$194,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook built?

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

What condition is ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook carry?

About 25,216 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns ST 2 State RD over Water Notch Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.