US Bridges

US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M West Lebanon Ave · Structure no. P100650B3DOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,603
2018 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 1932, so it is 93 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 10,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,687 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 W Housatonic
CrossesWater SW Br Housatonic R
Location0.2M West Lebanon Ave
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.43844, -73.30225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,603 (2018)
Projected traffic14,687 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R carry?

About 10,603 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 W Housatonic over Water SW Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.