FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HWY GLENDALE MDL

Carrying HWY GLENDALE MDL over WATER HOUSATONIC RIVER

300' E OF JCT W/ RTE 183, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair

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 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 37.8 meters (124 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,940 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How HWY GLENDALE MDL compares

450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.6
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1978
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
37.8 m (124 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,940 vehicles/day
Structure Number
S2600402MMUNNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, 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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

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 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 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 1,940 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?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for HWY GLENDALE MDL.

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 1978, making it 48 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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