US Bridges

US 7 First ST over RR CSX

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · S of Melvlle ST 150.09 · Structure no. P100130DUDOT634

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 First ST over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 First ST over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1948, 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 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 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,374 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 First ST
CrossesRR CSX
LocationS of Melvlle ST 150.09
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.45204, -73.25012
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2019)
Projected traffic23,374 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 First ST over RR CSX built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is US 7 First ST over RR CSX 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does US 7 First ST over RR CSX carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 7 First ST over RR CSX?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 First ST over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.