ST183 PARK ST
Carrying ST183 PARK ST over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER
AT INT. W WAUBECK STREET, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST183 PARK ST
The ST183 PARK ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries ST183 PARK ST over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 33.2 meters (109 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST183 PARK ST compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1969
- Last Reconstructed
- 2017
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 33.2 m (109 ft)
- Deck Width
- 16.7 m (55 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- G110050CWDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST183 PARK 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 ST183 PARK 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 ST183 PARK ST?
ST183 PARK ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST183 PARK ST inspected?
ST183 PARK 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 2,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST183 PARK ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST183 PARK ST?
ST183 PARK ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST183 PARK ST?
ST183 PARK ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST183 PARK ST and does age affect safety?
ST183 PARK ST was built in 1969, making it 57 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.
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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