US Bridges

ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Inter East & Newll 148.88 · Structure no. P10072ABUDOT634

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,901 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST 9 Merrill RD
CrossesRR CSX
LocationInter East & Newll 148.88
RouteState Highway 9
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45361, -73.22667
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2022)
Projected traffic25,901 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 Merrill RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.