US Bridges

HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI S of Int W/ RTE 2&7 · Structure no. W37031ACCMUNNBI

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Bee Hill RD
CrossesWater Flora Glen Brook
Location0.2MI S of Int W/ RTE 2&7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70805, -73.22353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2024)
Projected traffic79 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Bee Hill RD over Water Flora Glen Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.