US Bridges

HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Nr Conn Bdr&new Marlboro · Structure no. S0302407PMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, 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.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Sandy Brk T
CrossesWater Sandy Brook
LocationNr Conn Bdr&new Marlboro
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.04374, -73.13653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy 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 Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Sandy Brk T over Water Sandy Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.