ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT RTE 2 · Structure no. C050100EQMUNNBI
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 301 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,536
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,369 by 2032. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield 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 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River carry?
About 1,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns ST 8 A/W Hwley RD over Water Deerfield River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.