US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI South of High ST · Structure no. B030240BCDOTNBI

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 35 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 Brook
Location.2 MI South of High ST
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.32935, -73.08375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum 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 November 2023.

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

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Main ST over Water Yokum Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.