US Bridges

HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Old 9 & Worth RD Int · Structure no. W4100302UMUNNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Worthngtn RD
CrossesWater Westfield Brook
Location@ Old 9 & Worth RD Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.47805, -72.98547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2024)
Projected traffic584 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Westfield Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.