US Bridges

HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · W of RT8 Nr Sndsfd&tollnd · Structure no. O0501706YMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cld Sprng RD
CrossesWater Miner Brook
LocationW of RT8 Nr Sndsfd&tollnd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.15359, -73.07517
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cld Sprng RD over Water Miner Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.