HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .65 MI E of RTE 7 · Structure no. S1000702KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,429
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 73 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 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2031. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 2,429 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Maple Ave over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.