HWY PONTOOSUC
Carrying HWY PONTOOSUC over WATER W BR HOUSATONIC R
@ WAHCONAH ST INTERSECTIO, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HWY PONTOOSUC
The HWY PONTOOSUC bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY PONTOOSUC over WATER W BR HOUSATONIC R. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,845 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HWY PONTOOSUC 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1993
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.6 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,845 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P10040025MUNNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
HWY PONTOOSUC 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 PONTOOSUC 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 PONTOOSUC?
HWY PONTOOSUC in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HWY PONTOOSUC inspected?
HWY PONTOOSUC'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 2,845 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY PONTOOSUC 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 PONTOOSUC?
HWY PONTOOSUC has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HWY PONTOOSUC?
HWY PONTOOSUC is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HWY PONTOOSUC and does age affect safety?
HWY PONTOOSUC was built in 1993, making it 33 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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