HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ RTE 57 Intersection · Structure no. S0301307KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 258
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River carry?
About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Beech Plain over Water Clam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.