US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Int W/ Verge Road · Structure no. H160150BJDOTNBI

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,215
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water E Br Housatonic R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3,215 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 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
Location@ Int W/ Verge Road
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.44374, -73.12934
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,215 (2024)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$1.2 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 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

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 2024.

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

About 3,215 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.