US Bridges

HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI W of RTE 7 · Structure no. P10047023MUNNBI

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pecks RD
CrossesWater Onota Brook
Location.3 MI W of RTE 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46961, -73.25658
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2006)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$884,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook 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 Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pecks RD over Water Onota Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.