US Bridges

HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .5 MI E of Johnson Hill R · Structure no. W09020C2WMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHWY Middlefld RD
CrossesWater Coles Brook
Location.5 MI E of Johnson Hill R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.35191, -73.06594
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles 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 Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Middlefld RD over Water Coles Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.