US Bridges

HWY Hubbard Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int W/ ST Routes 8 & 9 · Structure no. P1003101UMUNNBI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,207
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hubbard Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hubbard Ave over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 42,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,590 by 2032. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Hubbard Ave
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Int W/ ST Routes 8 & 9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46948, -73.19662
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,207 (2017)
Projected traffic49,590 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hubbard 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 March 2023.

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

About 42,207 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.