US Bridges

HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Green River RD · Structure no. W37033ADUMUNNBI

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook is a concrete frame carrying HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook 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 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, projected to reach 948 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Hopper RD
CrossesWater Hopper Brook
Location.2 MI S of Green River RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.67659, -73.21006
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2019)
Projected traffic948 by 2032
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$863,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook built?

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

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

How much traffic does HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Hopper RD over Water Hopper Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.