US Bridges

HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI W of Route 8 · Structure no. W09009BU0MUNNBI

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook is a steel culvert carrying HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Frost RD
CrossesWater Depot Brook
Location.4 MI W of Route 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.36573, -73.11842
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2017)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Frost RD over Water Depot Brook built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Frost RD over Water Depot 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Frost RD over Water Depot Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.