ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI North of Quality ST · Structure no. A040010D8DOT634
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,060
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 13,060 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt carry?
About 13,060 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 Grove ST over Comb Hoosic R & Ashwllt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.