FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 23 MONTEREY RD

Carrying ST 23 MONTEREY RD over WATER TOM PALMER BROOK

150' E. OF E. MOUNTAIN RD, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 23 MONTEREY RD

The ST 23 MONTEREY RD bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries ST 23 MONTEREY RD over WATER TOM PALMER BROOK. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,207 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST 23 MONTEREY RD compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
ST 23 MONTEREY RD 28.2 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1950
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,207 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G110300C9DOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 23 MONTEREY RD 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 ST 23 MONTEREY RD 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 ST 23 MONTEREY RD?

ST 23 MONTEREY RD in Berkshire, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 23 MONTEREY RD inspected?

ST 23 MONTEREY RD'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 6,207 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 23 MONTEREY RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST 23 MONTEREY RD?

ST 23 MONTEREY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 23 MONTEREY RD?

ST 23 MONTEREY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 23 MONTEREY RD and does age affect safety?

ST 23 MONTEREY RD was built in 1950, making it 76 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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