US Bridges

HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .3 MI South of Main Road · Structure no. T10007C3BMUNNBI

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY Monterey RD
CrossesWater Hop Brook
Location.3 MI South of Main Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.2258, -73.19396
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Monterey RD over Water Hop Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.