US Bridges

HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Roosterville RD Int · Structure no. S03005BL5MUNNBI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Clark RD Ext
CrossesWater W Br Farmington R
Location@ Roosterville RD Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.07889, -73.07306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Clark RD Ext over Water W Br Farmington R?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.