US Bridges

ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of Gt Barr Tl · Structure no. W220010CGDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,267 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 41 Grt Barrngtn
CrossesWater Williams River
Location0.3 MI N of Gt Barr Tl
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.26258, -73.37966
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,267 (2024)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River carry?

About 4,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.