HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI NW of Holmes RD · Structure no. P1002401NMUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 97 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Pomeroy Ave over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.