US Bridges

HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI S of Cross Place RD · Structure no. W09013B5CMUNNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Lower Valley
CrossesWater Depot Brook
Location.3 MI S of Cross Place RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35866, -73.09623
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2017)
Projected traffic395 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Lower Valley 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 Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m).

Who owns HWY Lower Valley over Water Depot Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.