HWY Linear Park over Water Green River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Linear Park · Structure no. W37032091MUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Linear Park over Water Green River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY Linear Park over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Linear Park over Water Green River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is HWY Linear Park 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 HWY Linear Park over Water Green River carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Linear Park over Water Green River?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Linear Park over Water Green River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.