US Bridges

US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2M South of Ice Glen RD · Structure no. S2602009TDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,420
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 12,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,583 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 South ST
CrossesWater Konkapot Brook
Location0.2M South of Ice Glen RD
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.27561, -73.31926
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,420 (2023)
Projected traffic16,583 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook carry?

About 12,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 South ST over Water Konkapot Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.