HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Int W/ Jordan ST · Structure no. A04016031MUNNBI
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Mill ST over Water Tophet Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.