ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · @ RT2/RT8 Inter.Downtown · Structure no. N1403901HMUNNBI
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 562 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,826
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv carry?
About 7,826 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv?
The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 Vtrns Mem DR over Comb ST8 & Hoosic Riv?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.