US Bridges

US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI N of Sheffield Tl · Structure no. G11019ANNDOTNBI

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,951 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 7 S Main ST
CrossesWater Green River
Location0.2 MI N of Sheffield Tl
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates42.16351, -73.36497
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,942 (2022)
Projected traffic15,951 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 S Main ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River carry?

About 7,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 S Main ST over Water Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.