ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook
PoorPosted for loadBerkshire County, Massachusetts · 1 MI S of Rood Hill RD · Structure no. S0301407RMUNNBI
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 291
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook carry?
About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns ST183 / Sandy Br T over Water Riiska Brook?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.