US Bridges

HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI NW of Holmes RD · Structure no. P1002301RMUNNBI

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 89 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Pomeroy Ave
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
Location.7 MI NW of Holmes RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43656, -73.24783
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2015)
Projected traffic3,948 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.