US Bridges

ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .1 MI S of RTE 116 · Structure no. S0602002CMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesST 8 A/Windsor RD
CrossesWater Drowned Land Brook
Location.1 MI S of RTE 116
RouteCity Street 8A
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56841, -73.03933
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2013)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$905,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST 8 A/Windsor RD over Water Drowned Land Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.