US Bridges

HWY North ST over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Int North & Colmbs 150.25 · Structure no. P100140DTDOT634

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY North ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY North ST over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,111 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY North ST
CrossesRR CSX
LocationInt North & Colmbs 150.25
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45155, -73.25302
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2017)
Projected traffic25,111 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY North ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY North 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 June 2021.

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

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY North ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns HWY North ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.