US Bridges

HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Greendale Av · Structure no. P10051AMTMUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Cadwell RD
CrossesWater SW Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Greendale Av
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43994, -73.28068
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2017)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks2%
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

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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cadwell RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.