ST 8 Center ST over Water Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · At Park ST Rail Trail · Structure no. A040090BMDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,553
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 Center ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Center ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 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 11,553 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,585 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 61 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Center ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is ST 8 Center 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 Center ST over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 11,553 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 Center ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 Center ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.