US Bridges

ST 8 Washington over RR CSX

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @michaels RD 140.85 · Structure no. H16014BHTDOT634

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,715
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Washington over RR CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Washington over RR CSX in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,715 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Washington
CrossesRR CSX
Location@michaels RD 140.85
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42472, -73.11389
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,715 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Washington over RR CSX built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 Washington over RR CSX 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 2022.

How much traffic does ST 8 Washington over RR CSX carry?

About 2,715 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Washington over RR CSX?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Washington over RR CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.