US Bridges

HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI N of JCT W/ 116 · Structure no. S0600307UMUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesHWY Center RD
CrossesWater Center Brook
Location0.2 MI N of JCT W/ 116
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.57024, -73.03208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2017)
Projected traffic474 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Center RD over Water Center Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.