HWY East Alford over Water Williams River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .4MI W of RT41 N of Cobb · Structure no. W2200508MMUNNBI
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East Alford over Water Williams River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY East Alford over Water Williams River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East Alford over Water Williams River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY East Alford 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does HWY East Alford over Water Williams River carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY East Alford over Water Williams River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East Alford over Water Williams River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.