US Bridges

HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Mclain Court · Structure no. W3703008XMUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,423 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Springwater
CrossesWater Broad Brook
LocationAt Mclain Court
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.73446, -73.2011
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2017)
Projected traffic7,423 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is HWY Springwater over Water Broad 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 Springwater over Water Broad Brook carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Springwater over Water Broad Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.