HWY Brier RD over Water Black Brook
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · S of RT2&E of Blk Brk RD · Structure no. S06013081MUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Brier RD over Water Black Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Brier RD over Water Black Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Brier RD over Water Black Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Brier RD over Water Black 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 Brier RD over Water Black Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Brier RD over Water Black Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Brier RD over Water Black Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.