US Bridges

HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of US 20 152.32 · Structure no. P100190DQDOT634

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 116 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Gale Ave
CrossesRR CSX
Location0.3 MI N of US 20 152.32
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44385, -73.29126
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is HWY Gale Ave 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Gale Ave over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.