US Bridges

HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Dewey Ave. · Structure no. P10037AGEMUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,526
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4,526 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,211 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY Columbus Ave
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Dewey Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4527, -73.26126
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,526 (2024)
Projected traffic2,211 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Columbus Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R carry?

About 4,526 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Columbus Ave over Water W Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.