US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Carter Rd. Intersection · Structure no. B030238VGDOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Pond Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Main ST
CrossesWater Yokum Pond Brook
Location@ Carter Rd. Intersection
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32519, -73.08399
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating72.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2018)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2031
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (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 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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 January 2024.

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

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.