US Bridges

HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River

Poor

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M East of Rt 7 · Structure no. S10013087MUNNBI

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
857
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Kellogg RD
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location0.2M East of Rt 7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.144, -73.35977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2024)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Kellogg RD over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.