US Bridges

ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ W. Stahl RD Inter. · Structure no. S10002BWTDOTNBI

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
517
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 7 A/Ashley Fls
CrossesWater Housatonic River
Location@ W. Stahl RD Inter.
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.06959, -73.34016
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic517 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River carry?

About 517 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over Water Housatonic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.