US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1000 E of Thornlibank RD · Structure no. W370050ABDOTNBI
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,643
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock 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 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.
It carries about 5,643 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,265 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook carry?
About 5,643 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.