HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int. With Frost Road · Structure no. W0901608KMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Lovers LN over Water Depot Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.