HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.1 MI E of RTE 41 · Structure no. S10015088MUNNBI
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob 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 Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Kelsey RD over Water Schenob Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.