US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Gamwell Ave 85.00 · Structure no. P100030E0DOT634
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,457
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 125 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,457 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,323 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr carry?
About 21,457 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 /US7/SOUTH over RR Hrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.