US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Sand Sprgs RD · Structure no. W370218FXDOTNBI
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,857
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,857 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,129 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook carry?
About 5,857 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook?
The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 7 Simonds RD over Water Broad Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.