US Bridges

HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R

Poor

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 500 E of Fort Hill Ave · Structure no. P10058078MUNNBI

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hungerford
CrossesWater SW Br Housatonic R
Location500 E of Fort Hill Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.44128, -73.29896
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2024)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.