US Bridges

HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R

Poor

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Wahconah ST Intersectio · Structure no. P10040025MUNNBI

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pontoosuc
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
Location@ Wahconah ST Intersectio
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46654, -73.25189
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2018)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pontoosuc 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 Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R carry?

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pontoosuc over Water W Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.