US Bridges

HWY Second ST over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Int Adams & Plsnt 149.93 · Structure no. P10012AWBDOT634

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Second ST over RR CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Second ST over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Second ST
CrossesRR CSX
LocationInt Adams & Plsnt 149.93
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4525, -73.24694
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Second ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Second ST over RR CSX 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Second ST over RR CSX carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Second ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Second ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.