US Bridges

HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R

Poor

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Pittsfld Cemetery Entr · Structure no. P100390A4DOTNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,214
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,214 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,845 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Wahconah ST
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Pittsfld Cemetery Entr
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.46433, -73.25287
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,214 (2017)
Projected traffic14,845 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 10,214 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.