HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI SW of RTE 20 · Structure no. P10050020MUNNBI
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,571
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Barker RD over Water SW 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R carry?
About 5,571 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Barker RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.