US Bridges

ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · @ Tannery RD Int. · Structure no. S030040BXDOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,829
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 95 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,738 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD
CrossesWater W Br Farmington R
Location@ Tannery RD Int.
RouteState Highway 8
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.09365, -73.07577
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,829 (2018)
Projected traffic4,738 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R carry?

About 2,829 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 /ST57/SNDSFD over Water W Br Farmington R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.