HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI East of Junction RD · Structure no. P10073ABTMUNNBI
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,056 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY East ST over Water E 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.