US Bridges

ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Soucie LN · Structure no. O050020BUDOTNBI

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,927
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R is a concrete tee beam carrying ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 Main ST
CrossesWater W Br Farmington R
LocationAt Soucie LN
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.21667, -73.10083
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2023)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 Main ST over Water W Br Farmington R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.