US Bridges

HWY Junction RD over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Merrill/East ST 148.18 · Structure no. P100080DXDOT634

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Junction RD over RR CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY Junction RD over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 139 years old, older 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,006 by 2031. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Junction RD
CrossesRR CSX
LocationAt Merrill/East ST 148.18
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates42.45518, -73.21325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2022)
Projected traffic27,006 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Junction RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is HWY Junction RD over RR CSX 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 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Junction RD over RR CSX carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Junction RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Junction RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.