US Bridges

HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of Windsor Bs RD · Structure no. W41009095MUNNBI

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

About this bridge

HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk 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 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Schoolhse RD
CrossesWater Windsor Jambs Brk
Location.1 MI E of Windsor Bs RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52369, -72.99185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$784,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk built?

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

What condition is HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk carry?

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

How long is HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Schoolhse RD over Water Windsor Jambs Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.