US Bridges

ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI E. of Roberts DR · Structure no. N140170AJDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,341
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 14,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,323 by 2032. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 2 State RD
CrossesWater Hoosic River
Location.1 MI E. of Roberts DR
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.69833, -73.13778
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,341 (2022)
Projected traffic33,323 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$19.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 State RD over Water 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 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River carry?

About 14,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 State RD over Water Hoosic River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.