US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2MI N of Brodie Mtn. RD · Structure no. L0300709YDOTNBI
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,983
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook is a prestressed concrete slab 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 5 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 6,983 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,223 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 6,983 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 Willmstwn RD over Water Town Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.