US Bridges

HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI E of US 7 · Structure no. L03022589MUNNBI

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,474
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,109 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 7/8 Connect
CrossesHWY Partridge RD
Location1.4 MI E of US 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.49161, -73.21354
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2023)
Projected traffic16,109 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 7/8 Connect over HWY Partridge RD?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.