US Bridges

HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 MI W. of Salisbury RD · Structure no. S10019BXNMUNNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Berk School
CrossesWater Schenob Brook
Location.5 MI W. of Salisbury RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10915, -73.36884
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Berk School 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Berk School over Water Schenob Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.