US Bridges

HWY Government D over HWY Center ST

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1M N Int West & Cntr ST · Structure no. P1007107BMUNNBI

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,069
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Government D over HWY Center ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Government D over HWY Center ST in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Government D
CrossesHWY Center ST
Location0.1M N Int West & Cntr ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45004, -73.25773
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2021)
Projected traffic948 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Government D over HWY Center ST built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Government D over HWY Center ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Government D over HWY Center ST carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Government D over HWY Center ST?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Government D over HWY Center ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.