US Bridges

ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Mcauley RD Intersection · Structure no. N140150C6DOTNBI

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,057
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 3,057 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,843 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Beaver ST
CrossesWater N Br Hoosic River
Location@ Mcauley RD Intersection
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.70437, -73.08882
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,057 (2017)
Projected traffic5,843 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 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 3,057 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Beaver ST over Water N Br Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.