ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1.8 MI W of Windsor Tl · Structure no. D010100B7DOTNBI
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk 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 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 /ST8A/NORTH over Water Wahconah Falls Brk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.