ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.3 MI N of ST 2 · Structure no. N140140C5DOTNBI
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,711
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River carry?
About 2,711 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.