ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · Prospect ST and Rt 8 · Structure no. A040050BLDOTNBI
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,195
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 77 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 6 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 10,195 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,374 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
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 10,195 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 Commrcial ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.