US Bridges

HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk

Poor

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .6 MI East of Windigo RD · Structure no. W41010096MUNNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY Windsor Bush
CrossesWater Windsor Jambs Brk
Location.6 MI East of Windigo RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.52829, -72.99315
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

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

How long is HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Windsor Bush over Water Windsor Jambs Brk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.