US Bridges

HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 770 S of Int W/Kelsey RD · Structure no. S1003208CMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Foley RD
CrossesWater Schenob Brook
Location770 S of Int W/Kelsey RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06464, -73.40095
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$805,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob 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 Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Foley RD over Water Schenob Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.