US Bridges

ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.4 MI N of Conn Sl 51.49 · Structure no. S10023BDDDOT634

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 7 A/Ashley Fls
CrossesRR Hrr
Location1.4 MI N of Conn Sl 51.49
RouteState Highway 7A
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.065, -73.33833
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST 7 A/Ashley Fls over RR Hrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.