US Bridges

ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI NW of Town Hill RD · Structure no. S0301002AMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
681
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesST 57 Sandisfld RD
CrossesWater Buck River
Location.2 MI NW of Town Hill RD
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.11957, -73.1292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2017)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.