US Bridges

HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · North of Sons of Italy · Structure no. N14042AY4DOTNBI

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHWY Hrtg Prk DR
CrossesWater Hoosic River
LocationNorth of Sons of Italy
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates42.69631, -73.11351
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hrtg Prk DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hrtg Prk DR over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.