US Bridges

HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 50 West of Rt 183 · Structure no. S26023BX8MUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Averic RD
CrossesWater Larrywaug Brook
Location50 West of Rt 183
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.31362, -73.33179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Averic RD over Water Larrywaug Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.