US Bridges

HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 West of Route 7 · Structure no. S10006086MUNNBI

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,164
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,164 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2033. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Miller Ave
CrossesWater Schenob Brook
Location300 West of Route 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.11301, -73.35223
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,164 (2024)
Projected traffic648 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook carry?

About 1,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Miller Ave over Water Schenob Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.