US Bridges

HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI South of RTE 2 · Structure no. N1404001DMUNNBI

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Notch RD
CrossesWater Notch Brook
Location.3 MI South of RTE 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.69526, -73.13577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2011)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Notch 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 HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Notch RD over Water Notch Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.