US Bridges

US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI North of Maple Ave · Structure no. S1000509RDOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,842
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 7,842 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,266 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 7 N Main ST
CrossesWater Hubbard Brook
Location.1 MI North of Maple Ave
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates42.11412, -73.35107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,842 (2024)
Projected traffic13,266 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook carry?

About 7,842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 N Main ST over Water Hubbard Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.