US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · Near E End Hungerford ST · Structure no. P100520B2DOTNBI
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1932
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a concrete tee beam carrying US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 112 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.
It carries about 11,151 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,792 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.
What condition is US 20 W Housatonic 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R carry?
About 11,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.