HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · Intsect of Wrthingtn RD · Structure no. W410140EDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1939
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 103 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.
What condition is HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow 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 Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Alder Meadow Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.