HWY River RD over Water Westfield River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 175 S of JCT W/ RT116/8A · Structure no. S0600407VMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY River RD over Water Westfield River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY River RD over Water Westfield River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY River RD over Water Westfield River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is HWY River RD over Water Westfield 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY River RD over Water Westfield River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY River RD over Water Westfield River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY River RD over Water Westfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.