ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River
FairBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 0.5 MI W of Rt 8 · Structure no. S0300202BMUNNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 123 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,034
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River is a steel truss - thru carrying ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 87 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 805 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam 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 Clam River carry?
About 1,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns ST 57 Sandisfld RD over Water Clam River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.