FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 7 S MAIN ST

Carrying US 7 S MAIN ST over WATER GREEN RIVER

0.2 MI N OF SHEFFIELD TL, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 7 S MAIN ST

The US 7 S MAIN ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries US 7 S MAIN ST over WATER GREEN RIVER. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.5 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,942 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 51.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 7 S MAIN ST compares

▲ 10.1
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
US 7 S MAIN ST 51.3 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
51.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
43.5 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
14.8 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,942 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G11019ANNDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 7 S MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 7 S MAIN ST against other structures in Berkshire and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 7 S MAIN ST?

US 7 S MAIN ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 7 S MAIN ST inspected?

US 7 S MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,942 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 7 S MAIN ST is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 7 S MAIN ST?

US 7 S MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 7 S MAIN ST?

US 7 S MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 7 S MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

US 7 S MAIN ST was built in 2002, making it 24 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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