US Bridges

HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 Wst Sandy Brk Tp · Structure no. S03023B5YMUNNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Norfolk RD
CrossesWater Sandy Brook
Location200 Wst Sandy Brk Tp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.06726, -73.15933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook carry?

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

How long is HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Norfolk RD over Water Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.