US Bridges

HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 M West of Hungerford · Structure no. P1006107AMUNNBI

Built
1913
112 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,655
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Lebanon Ave
CrossesWater SW Br Housatonic R
Location.1 M West of Hungerford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.43403, -73.30668
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2017)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is HWY Lebanon Ave 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 March 2023.

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

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Lebanon Ave over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.