ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.0 MI N of Clksbrg Tl · Structure no. C150010C4DOTNBI
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,018
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 3,018 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 River RD over Water N Br 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River carry?
About 3,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 River RD over Water N Br Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.