HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI E of JCT RTE 9 · Structure no. W410150EEDOTNBI
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook is a concrete slab carrying HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 113 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is HWY Old RTE 9 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Old RTE 9 over Water Westfield Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.