US Bridges

ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M SW Scott Hill Road · Structure no. W370140C2DOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,326
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,326 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 43 Green Riv RD
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.2M SW Scott Hill Road
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67641, -73.23045
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,326 (2022)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 43 Green Riv 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 ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River carry?

About 2,326 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.