HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int of Chapel ST · Structure no. P1006801QMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,064 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Melbourne RD 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R carry?
About 3,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Melbourne RD over Water SW Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.