US Bridges

US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ East ST Intersection · Structure no. G1101409MDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 11,312 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,427 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 /ST23/STATE
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location@ East ST Intersection
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20142, -73.35786
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,312 (2023)
Projected traffic28,427 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 11,312 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 /ST23/STATE over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.