US Bridges

US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.1M N of RTE 2 RR428.13 · Structure no. W370130ACDOTNBI

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
456 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,287
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr is a steel truss - deck carrying US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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 4,287 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2032. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 7 Simonds RD
CrossesComb Hoosic Riv & Parr
Location1.1M N of RTE 2 RR428.13
RouteU.S. Route 7
Coordinates42.72832, -73.20459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,287 (2016)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$13.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr carry?

About 4,287 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 7 Simonds RD over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.