HWY HIGH ST
Carrying HWY HIGH ST over COMB CSX/WESTFLD/PLSNT
0.1 MI N OF INT W/ RTE 8, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY HIGH ST
The HWY HIGH ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY HIGH ST over COMB CSX/WESTFLD/PLSNT. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY HIGH ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1941
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- B030520DADOT634
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY HIGH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HWY HIGH ST against other structures in Berkshire and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HWY HIGH ST?
HWY HIGH ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY HIGH ST inspected?
HWY HIGH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY HIGH ST is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY HIGH ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY HIGH ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY HIGH ST?
Ownership is not specified for HWY HIGH ST in the NBI.
How old is HWY HIGH ST and does age affect safety?
HWY HIGH ST was built in 1941, making it 85 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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