US Bridges

HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Route 8 Intersection · Structure no. O0500506VMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Reservoir RD
CrossesWater W Br Farmington R
LocationAt Route 8 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.15689, -73.07329
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2023)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Reservoir RD over Water W Br Farmington R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.