US Bridges

HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1MI SE of East ST (rt 9) · Structure no. P10027024MUNNBI

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,267
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 112 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 6 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Lyman ST
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
Location.1MI SE of East ST (rt 9)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.448, -73.23772
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2023)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is HWY Lyman ST 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lyman ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.