US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.9 MI N of Conn Sl · Structure no. S1003409QDOTNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,559
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,559 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,476 by 2031. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 7 S Main ST 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River carry?
About 5,559 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 S Main ST over Water Housatonic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.