US Bridges

US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At St.Peters/Elmwood Cem. · Structure no. G1102109NDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,448
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook is a concrete culvert carrying US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 11,448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,585 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 Stockbridge
CrossesWater Tom Palmer Brook
LocationAt St.Peters/Elmwood Cem.
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.20352, -73.3469
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,448 (2017)
Projected traffic28,585 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$967,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook carry?

About 11,448 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 Stockbridge over Water Tom Palmer Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.