US Bridges

HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of Nobodys RD · Structure no. W41005092MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY E Windsor RD
CrossesWater Westfield Brook
Location.1 MI S of Nobodys RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.48933, -73.02564
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2022)
Projected traffic474 by 2031
Trucks2%
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

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$730,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is HWY E Windsor 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 September 2024.

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

About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns HWY E Windsor RD over Water Westfield Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.