US Bridges

HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @upper Valley RD RR137.36 · Structure no. W090060EADOT634

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 115 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 387 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2031. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Summit Hill
CrossesRR CSX
Location@upper Valley RD RR137.36
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37485, -73.11128
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2016)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Summit Hill over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.