US Bridges

HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 130N/LEBANON Ave S/RTE20 · Structure no. P10060079MUNNBI

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
429
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 78 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 6 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Hungerford
CrossesWater SW Br Housatonic R
Location130N/LEBANON Ave S/RTE20
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43468, -73.30512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2023)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY Hungerford 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 January 2025.

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

About 429 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hungerford over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.