US Bridges

US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.7 Mi. N. of Bailey Road · Structure no. L0300309WDOTNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,512
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,512 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,223 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 Willmstwn RD
CrossesWater Town Brook
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Bailey Road
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55019, -73.23451
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,512 (2018)
Projected traffic9,223 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook carry?

About 5,512 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.