HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · Just S of Potoosuc Lake · Structure no. P1004401MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,078
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hancock RD 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,265 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hancock 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R carry?
About 6,078 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hancock RD over Water W Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.