HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 300 West of East Road · Structure no. A0403500CMUNNBI
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY East 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns HWY East ST over Water Tophet Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.