US Bridges

HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int W/ RTE 43 · Structure no. W37009BKWMUNNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Hopper RD
CrossesWater Green River
LocationAt Int W/ RTE 43
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.6778, -73.21114
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hopper RD over Water Green River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.