US Bridges

HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI S of RTE 23 · Structure no. S03041CCCMUNNBI

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
258
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow is a steel culvert carrying HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Town Hill RD
CrossesWater Gilder Pnd Outflow
Location1.0 MI S of RTE 23
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.16969, -73.14678
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$634,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow built?

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

What condition is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns HWY Town Hill RD over Water Gilder Pnd Outflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.