US Bridges

ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI East of Route 8 · Structure no. O050060CBDOTNBI

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,328
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,328 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 23 Blanford RD
CrossesWater W Br Farmington R
Location.2 MI East of Route 8
RouteState Highway 23
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.19332, -73.08882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,328 (2017)
Projected traffic2,369 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R carry?

About 2,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST 23 Blanford RD over Water W Br Farmington R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.