ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 200 E of New ST · Structure no. N140160AKDOTNBI
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River is a steel truss - thru carrying ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,272 by 2032. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.