US Bridges

HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · East of 8A South of 116 · Structure no. S060020D1DOTNBI

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesHWY Old Main R#2
CrossesWater Drowned Land Brook
LocationEast of 8A South of 116
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.56749, -73.03695
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$895,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Old Main R#2 over Water Drowned Land Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.