US Bridges

HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 S of Int W/ Burnett · Structure no. S0600807YMUNNBI

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesHWY New State RD
CrossesWater Gulf Brook
Location300 S of Int W/ Burnett
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.62483, -73.03327
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY New State RD over Water Gulf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY New State RD over Water Gulf Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.