US Bridges

HWY West ST over Water W Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 150 East S. John ST · Structure no. P10035022MUNNBI

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,571
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY West ST over Water W Br Housatonic R is a concrete arch - deck carrying HWY West ST over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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 10,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY West ST
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
Location150 East S. John ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44994, -73.26331
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,571 (2019)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY West ST over Water W 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 November 2023.

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

About 10,571 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.