US Bridges

HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Fox RD · Structure no. S0302107MMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Elk RD
CrossesWater S Br Silver Brook
Location.1 MI E of Fox RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.08918, -73.10823
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$571,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Elk RD over Water S Br Silver Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.