HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI South of RT2 · Structure no. S06011080MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Black Brk RD over Water Black Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.