US Bridges

HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 450 West of Rt 7 · Structure no. W3701108VMUNNBI

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bulkley ST
CrossesWater Hemlock Brook
Location450 West of Rt 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.71947, -73.20951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2017)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bulkley ST over Water Hemlock Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.