US Bridges

ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 North of Gwenn LN · Structure no. W220080CJDOTNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1924
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,948
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1924, so it is 125 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 2,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,843 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST 41 Albany RD
CrossesWater Flat Brook
Location200 North of Gwenn LN
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34187, -73.37542
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,948 (2024)
Projected traffic2,843 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1924.

What condition is ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook carry?

About 2,948 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST 41 Albany RD over Water Flat Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.