US Bridges

US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.3 MI N of Taconic Trail · Structure no. W370060AADOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,055
2019 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 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 7,055 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 7 /ST2/CLD Spr
CrossesWater Hemlock Brook
Location1.3 MI N of Taconic Trail
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.7051, -73.22244
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,055 (2019)
Projected traffic14,530 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$998,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook carry?

About 7,055 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.