HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 E of Norfolk RD · Structure no. N08002068MUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River 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 2024.
How much traffic does HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hotchkiss RD over Water Whiting River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.