US 7 South ST over RR Hrr
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Ice Glen RD - Hrr 69.66 · Structure no. S260060E8DOT634
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,420
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 South ST over RR Hrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 South ST over RR Hrr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 116 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 53 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 7 South ST over RR Hrr built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US 7 South ST over RR Hrr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US 7 South ST over RR Hrr carry?
About 12,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 7 South ST over RR Hrr?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 South ST over RR Hrr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.