US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Depot ST Intersection · Structure no. D010050BGDOTNBI

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 123 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 6 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Main ST
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
LocationAt Depot ST Intersection
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.47412, -73.1568
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2017)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R 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 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.