ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River
FairHampshire County, Massachusetts · 200 E JCT Stage Rd. · Structure no. C210250JKDOTNBI
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,720
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River carry?
About 2,720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns ST 9 Berkshire TR over Water Westfield River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.