ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R
GoodBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI S of Middlefield RD · Structure no. H16004APHDOTNBI
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,228
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,948 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 Wshgtn State 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R carry?
About 2,228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R?
The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 Wshgtn State over Water E Br Housatonic R?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.