US Bridges

HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int of Hawthorne Ave · Structure no. P100349F0MUNNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Mill ST
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Int of Hawthorne Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44646, -73.26309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water W 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water W Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.