US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Fairfield ST · Structure no. P100320B0DOTNBI
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,286
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1937, 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 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 23,286 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,060 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 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 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 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 23,286 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 /US7/SOUTH over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.