HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook
GoodPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.6 MI S of Cross RD · Structure no. S1002902FMUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,293
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,421 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY County RD over Water Ironwork 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook carry?
About 1,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns HWY County RD over Water Ironwork Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.