US Bridges

HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int N. HOOSAC/RR427.11 · Structure no. W37001AF3DOT634

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Cole Ave
CrossesRR Parr
LocationAt Int N. HOOSAC/RR427.11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.71944, -73.18917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2019)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cole Ave over RR Parr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.