FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY GLENDALE MDL

Carrying HWY GLENDALE MDL over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER

AT INT. W/ W.MAIN&CHERRY, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HWY GLENDALE MDL

The HWY GLENDALE MDL bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries HWY GLENDALE MDL over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,190 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

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

How HWY GLENDALE MDL compares

▼ 28.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
HWY GLENDALE MDL 12.6 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
16.3
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,190 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S2600202LMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HWY GLENDALE MDL 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 GLENDALE MDL 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 GLENDALE MDL?

HWY GLENDALE MDL in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HWY GLENDALE MDL inspected?

HWY GLENDALE MDL'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 4,190 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HWY GLENDALE MDL 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 HWY GLENDALE MDL?

HWY GLENDALE MDL has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HWY GLENDALE MDL?

HWY GLENDALE MDL is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is HWY GLENDALE MDL and does age affect safety?

HWY GLENDALE MDL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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