US Bridges

ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River

FairPosted for load

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .6 MI NW of Beech Plain R · Structure no. S03001028MUNNBI

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
905
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST 57 Sandisfld RD
CrossesWater Buck River
Location.6 MI NW of Beech Plain R
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates42.10666, -73.10632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.1 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic905 (2018)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River carry?

About 905 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Buck River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.