US Bridges

HWY Summit RD over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.2 MI E of ST 41 156.70 · Structure no. R060010E5DOT634

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Summit RD over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Summit RD over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2031. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Summit RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location1.2 MI E of ST 41 156.70
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.39786, -73.34608
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Summit RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Summit 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does HWY Summit RD over RR CSX carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is HWY Summit RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Summit RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.