HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook
FairPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI S of Int W/ RTE 43 · Structure no. W37019090MUNNBI
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 388
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook carry?
About 388 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.