HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ RTE 23 Intersection · Structure no. O05018070MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 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 388 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock 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 Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Gibbs RD over Water Dimmock Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.