US Bridges

HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Summer & Hoosac ST Int. · Structure no. A0403100EMUNNBI

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,857
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,857 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Hoosac&sumer
CrossesWater Tophet Brook
Location@ Summer & Hoosac ST Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.62509, -73.11308
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (2017)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook carry?

About 6,857 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m).

Who owns HWY Hoosac&sumer over Water Tophet Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.