US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · 100 S. of Mcnerney Road · Structure no. B030190BADOTNBI

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1928
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,898
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1928, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Main ST
CrossesWater Yokum Pond Brook
Location100 S. of Mcnerney Road
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.31446, -73.09397
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2023)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$997,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1928.

What condition is ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.