ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. B030250BDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,739
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,106 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook carry?
About 1,739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 S Wshgtn ST over Water Shaker Mill Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.