FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 8 MAIN ST

Carrying ST 8 MAIN ST over WATER YOKUM POND BROOK

@ CARTER RD. INTERSECTION, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
66 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 8 MAIN ST

The ST 8 MAIN ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries ST 8 MAIN ST over WATER YOKUM POND BROOK. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,180 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 65.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ST 8 MAIN ST compares

▲ 24.6
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
ST 8 MAIN ST 65.8 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
65.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
B030238VGDOTNBI

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 8 MAIN ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ST 8 MAIN ST against other structures in Berkshire and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ST 8 MAIN ST?

ST 8 MAIN ST in Berkshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST 8 MAIN ST inspected?

ST 8 MAIN ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,180 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 8 MAIN ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST 8 MAIN ST?

ST 8 MAIN ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 65.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 8 MAIN ST?

ST 8 MAIN ST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ST 8 MAIN ST and does age affect safety?

ST 8 MAIN ST was built in 2006, making it 20 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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