US Bridges

ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.8 MI N of US 7 · Structure no. W370178V5DOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 43 Green Riv RD
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.8 MI N of US 7
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates42.67048, -73.23415
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2017)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2032
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 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 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does ST 43 Green Riv RD over Water Green River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.