US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Int. of Routes 7 & 43 · Structure no. W370180A8DOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,849
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 68 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 4,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,791 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River carry?
About 4,849 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 New Ashford over Water W Br Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.