US Bridges

HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Taconic Park DR Int · Structure no. P100410A5DOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,155
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Wahconah ST over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 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 12,155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,530 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Wahconah ST
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Taconic Park DR Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47419, -73.24612
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,155 (2017)
Projected traffic17,530 by 2032
Trucks10%
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$4.1 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 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Wahconah 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 July 2023.

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

About 12,155 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.