HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ W.Main&cherry · Structure no. S2600202LMUNNBI
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 97 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 5 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2031. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.