US Bridges

HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 900 East of Route 41 · Structure no. S1003108BMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,788
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 3,788 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Berk School
CrossesWater Dry Brook
Location900 East of Route 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.10944, -73.40389
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,788 (2018)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$901,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Berk School over Water Dry 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 February 2024.

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

About 3,788 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Berk School over Water Dry Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.