US Bridges

HWY Blair RD over Water Green River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 270 Ft East of Rt 43 · Structure no. W3700808RMUNNBI

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Blair RD over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Blair RD over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Blair RD
CrossesWater Green River
Location270 Ft East of Rt 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68345, -73.2046
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Blair RD over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Blair RD over Water Green 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Blair RD over Water Green River carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Blair RD over Water Green River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Blair RD over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.