HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI W of RTE 8 · Structure no. O05023071MUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R is a steel culvert carrying HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Ed Jones RD over Water W Br Farmington R?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.