US Bridges

HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 400 West North Hoosac RD · Structure no. W3700402QMUNNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,786
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 years old, older 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 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY Cole Ave
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location400 West North Hoosac RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.71889, -73.18981
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River 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 Water Hoosic River carry?

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

How long is HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Cole Ave over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.