HWY COTTAGE ST
Carrying HWY COTTAGE ST over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER
0.5M S JCT RTS41&7, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY COTTAGE ST
The HWY COTTAGE ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY COTTAGE ST over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY COTTAGE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1934
- Last Reconstructed
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- G1100604HMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
HWY COTTAGE ST is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare HWY COTTAGE 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 COTTAGE ST?
HWY COTTAGE ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY COTTAGE ST inspected?
HWY COTTAGE 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 240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY COTTAGE ST is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HWY COTTAGE ST?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY COTTAGE ST.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY COTTAGE ST?
HWY COTTAGE ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is HWY COTTAGE ST and does age affect safety?
HWY COTTAGE ST was built in 1934, making it 92 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.
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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