US Bridges

US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · W of Cloverdale ST 154.07 · Structure no. P100210E1DOT634

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 W Housatonic
CrossesRR CSX
LocationW of Cloverdale ST 154.07
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43135, -73.32013
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 W Housatonic 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 W Housatonic over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.