US Bridges

US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Greylock RD Int. · Structure no. N050090A1DOTNBI

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,849
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 4,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 New Ashford
CrossesWater Green River
LocationAt Greylock RD Int.
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61183, -73.23209
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,849 (2019)
Projected traffic9,002 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River 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 New Ashford over Water Green River carry?

About 4,849 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 New Ashford over Water Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.