US Bridges

HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 N Int Swamp RD · Structure no. W2201208PMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cone Hill RD
CrossesWater Cone Brook
Location200 N Int Swamp RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.34803, -73.36531
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2022)
Projected traffic395 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$562,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cone Hill RD over Water Cone Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.