US Bridges

HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 250N Old RT9/.33MI S RT9 · Structure no. W410208EKMUNNBI

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHWY High ST Hill
CrossesWater Westfield Brook
Location250N Old RT9/.33MI S RT9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.48959, -73.00062
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
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns HWY High ST Hill over Water Westfield Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.