US Bridges

ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .2 MI N of West Shaft RD · Structure no. N140260BRDOTNBI

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,357
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek is a concrete slab carrying ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,357 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,214 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 A/Church
CrossesWater Phillips Creek
Location.2 MI N of West Shaft RD
RouteState Highway 8A
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.67644, -73.09746
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,357 (2020)
Projected traffic14,214 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$860,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek carry?

About 6,357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 A/Church over Water Phillips Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.