US Bridges

HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Route 8 Intersection · Structure no. S0303607QDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Alan RD
CrossesWater Farmington River
LocationAt Route 8 Intersection
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.12758, -73.06744
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Alan RD over Water Farmington River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.