US Bridges

HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .25 MI SE of Egremont LN · Structure no. S1001802GMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,715
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY S Egrmnt RD
CrossesWater Hubbard Brook
Location.25 MI SE of Egremont LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14967, -73.39107
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2022)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HWY S Egrmnt RD over Water Hubbard Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.