US Bridges

US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .7 MI S. of Bee Hill RD · Structure no. W37007AW5DOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,093
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook is a concrete slab carrying US 7 /ST2/CLD Spr over Water Hemlock Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,687 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 36 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
Location.7 MI S. of Bee Hill RD
RouteU.S. Route 7
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70001, -73.22442
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,093 (2023)
Projected traffic11,687 by 2031
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (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 2006, making it 19 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 6,093 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.