US Bridges

HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M N of RT71@EGRMNT Bdr · Structure no. G11011AVQMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
647
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Pumpkin Holl
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.2M N of RT71@EGRMNT Bdr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.18787, -73.41326
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2019)
Projected traffic316 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Pumpkin Holl over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.