ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.2 MI E of JCT W/ RTE 8 · Structure no. N140190BQDOTNBI
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,414
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, younger 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 12,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,002 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S 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 2024.
How much traffic does ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River carry?
About 12,414 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 A/Hodgs Crss over Water S Br Hoosic River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.