HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E of RTE 8 · Structure no. A0401500FMUNNBI
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 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 | 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Hoosac 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Hoosac ST over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.