FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE

Carrying US 7 STOCKBRIDGE over WATER TOM PALMER BROOK

AT ST.PETERS/ELMWOOD CEM., Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 7 STOCKBRIDGE

The US 7 STOCKBRIDGE bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries US 7 STOCKBRIDGE over WATER TOM PALMER BROOK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,448 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.0 metric tons.

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

How US 7 STOCKBRIDGE compares

▼ 16.2
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
US 7 STOCKBRIDGE 25.0 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.4
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
7.6
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,448 vehicles/day
Structure Number
G1102109NDOTNBI

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 7 STOCKBRIDGE 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 STOCKBRIDGE 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 STOCKBRIDGE?

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE in Berkshire, Massachusetts on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 7 STOCKBRIDGE inspected?

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE'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 11,448 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for US 7 STOCKBRIDGE?

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 7 STOCKBRIDGE?

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 7 STOCKBRIDGE and does age affect safety?

US 7 STOCKBRIDGE was built in 1953, making it 73 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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