US Bridges

HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI West of Route 7 · Structure no. P10042B5TMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY New RD
CrossesWater W Br Housatonic R
Location.2 MI West of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47925, -73.24844
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New RD over Water W Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.