US Bridges

ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · South of RTE 2 RR422.49 · Structure no. N140180DNDOT634

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
815 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr is a steel truss - thru carrying ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,479 by 2031. The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST 8 State ST
CrossesComb Hoosic Riv & Parr
LocationSouth of RTE 2 RR422.49
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates42.6976, -73.11381
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length815 ft (248.5 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2024)
Projected traffic24,479 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr carry?

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr?

The structure is 815 ft (248.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 State ST over Comb Hoosic Riv & Parr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.