US Bridges

HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Btwn Pttrsn Rd&crane RD · Structure no. W41006093MUNNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY Main Dalton
CrossesWater Windsor Brook
LocationBtwn Pttrsn Rd&crane RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.49073, -73.08972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook built?

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

What condition is HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Main Dalton over Water Windsor Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.