US Bridges

HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Int W/ Pierce RD · Structure no. W4102202RMUNNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,681
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Worthngtn RD
CrossesWater Alder Meadow Brook
Location@ Int W/ Pierce RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47307, -72.98878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,681 (2022)
Projected traffic584 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Worthngtn RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook carry?

About 1,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Worthngtn RD over Water Alder Meadow Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.