US Bridges

HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI South of Kibbe RD · Structure no. O05014BD6DEMNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Tolland RD
CrossesWater Otis Res Spilway
Location.1 MI South of Kibbe RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15891, -73.05874
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic190 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Tolland RD over Water Otis Res Spilway?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.