US Bridges

ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .9 MI S. of Fox Road · Structure no. D01007AR2DOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,535
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,003 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 8 Hinsdale RD
CrossesWater E Br Housatonic R
Location.9 MI S. of Fox Road
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.45742, -73.13021
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2014)
Projected traffic12,003 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?

About 8,535 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Hinsdale RD over Water E Br Housatonic R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.