ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR
Carrying ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR over WATER WESTFIELD BROOK
.8 M E WINDSOR T.L., Hampshire, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR
The ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR bridge in Hampshire, Massachusetts carries ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR over WATER WESTFIELD BROOK. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 40.8 meters (134 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,820 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1958
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 40.8 m (134 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.3 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,820 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- C210230JNDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR 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 9 BERKSHIRE TR against other structures in Hampshire 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 9 BERKSHIRE TR?
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR in Hampshire, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR inspected?
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR'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 2,820 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR 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 9 BERKSHIRE TR?
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR?
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR and does age affect safety?
ST 9 BERKSHIRE TR was built in 1958, making it 68 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.
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