US Bridges

HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 700 W of Crane Av RR .92 · Structure no. P100220E2DOT634

Built
1845
180 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1845 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 180 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,847 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Dalton Ave
CrossesRR Hrr Abandoned
Location700 W of Crane Av RR .92
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46615, -73.20745
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2018)
Projected traffic20,847 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned built?

It was built in 1845, making it 180 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Dalton Ave over RR Hrr Abandoned?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.