HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 E of JCT W/ RTE 183 · Structure no. S2600402MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,940
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,317 by 2031. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 1,940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Glendale Mdl over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.