HWY EAGLE ST
Carrying HWY EAGLE ST over WATER N BR HOOSIC RIVER
AT INT OF RIVER&CANAL ST, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY EAGLE ST
The HWY EAGLE ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY EAGLE ST over WATER N BR HOOSIC RIVER. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2002, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,799 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 60.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY EAGLE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 2002
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.2 m (56 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,799 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- N1401001LMUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY EAGLE 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 EAGLE 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 EAGLE ST?
HWY EAGLE ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY EAGLE ST inspected?
HWY EAGLE 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 7,799 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY EAGLE 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 HWY EAGLE ST?
HWY EAGLE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY EAGLE ST?
HWY EAGLE ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY EAGLE ST and does age affect safety?
HWY EAGLE ST was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2002.
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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