US Bridges

ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 East of Leonard ST · Structure no. A040030BKDOTNBI

Built
1886
139 years old, rebuilt 1923
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1923, so it is 139 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 10,488 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,374 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Commrcial ST
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location200 East of Leonard ST
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61045, -73.12654
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,488 (2023)
Projected traffic26,374 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1923.

What condition is ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 10,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.