HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .6 MI W of Holmes RD · Structure no. P1002501XMUNNBI
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,948
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 97 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 5,948 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 50 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R 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 Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 5,948 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Dawes Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.