ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 250N of Lanesboro RD Int · Structure no. C100090BPDOTNBI
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 1926
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,714
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 124 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 19,267 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.
What condition is ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook carry?
About 12,714 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 South ST over Water Kitchen Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.