HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 500N. of Int. W/ Route 8 · Structure no. W0901208JMUNNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 years old, older 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.