ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .32MI S. of Lansboro RD · Structure no. C100080BNDOTNBI
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,714
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 12,714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,952 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is ST 8 S State RD 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 ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 12,714 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 S State RD over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.