US Bridges

HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI West of RTE 183 · Structure no. S03040BXBMUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rood Hill RD
CrossesWater Sandmill Brook
Location.1 MI West of RTE 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.05541, -73.1521
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$401,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill 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 Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns HWY Rood Hill RD over Water Sandmill Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.