US Bridges

ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Canal Street · Structure no. N140120AGDOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,571
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,845 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesST 2 /ST8/UNION
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
LocationAt Canal Street
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.7004, -73.10665
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2019)
Projected traffic11,845 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 /ST8/UNION over Water N Br Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.