US Bridges

HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 South Brookside DR · Structure no. P10088AR3MUNNBI

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Ann DR Ext
CrossesWater Sackett Brook
Location300 South Brookside DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.4249, -73.21395
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook 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 HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m).

Who owns HWY Ann DR Ext over Water Sackett Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.