HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook
PoorClosed to trafficBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 M West of Field Park · Structure no. W3701008UMUNNBI
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 517
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook carry?
About 517 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Main ST over Water Hemlock Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.