US Bridges

ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int. W/ Cobb Road · Structure no. W22004BHDDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,305
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 41 Grt Barrngtn
CrossesWater Williams River
LocationAt Int. W/ Cobb Road
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.28678, -73.37552
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,305 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 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 2016, making it 9 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,305 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST 41 Grt Barrngtn over Water Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.