US Bridges

ST 41 State RD over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Firehouse 158.80 · Structure no. R060030E3DOT634

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 41 State RD over RR CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 41 State RD over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 41 State RD
CrossesRR CSX
Location@ Firehouse 158.80
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37329, -73.36792
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 41 State RD over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 41 State RD over RR CSX 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 2022.

How much traffic does ST 41 State RD over RR CSX carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 41 State RD over RR CSX?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 41 State RD over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.