HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 150 W of Int. W/ Main RD · Structure no. T1000308EMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Jerusalem RD over Water Hop Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.