US Bridges

HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI N of Lenx Tl 83.80 · Structure no. P100020DYDOT634

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 48 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79,829 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,741 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Holmes RD
CrossesRR Hrr
Location1.4 MI N of Lenx Tl 83.80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.41944, -73.24639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79,829 (2022)
Projected traffic16,741 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr 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 Holmes RD over RR Hrr carry?

About 79,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holmes RD over RR Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.