FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST 8 STATE ST

Carrying ST 8 STATE ST over COMB HOOSIC RIV & PARR

SOUTH OF RTE 2, RR422.49, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST 8 STATE ST

The ST 8 STATE ST bridge in Berkshire, Massachusetts carries ST 8 STATE ST over COMB HOOSIC RIV & PARR. It was built in 1941, making it 85 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 248.5 meters (815 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,373 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.4 metric tons.

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

How ST 8 STATE ST compares

▼ 6.8
Load rating vs Massachusetts average (41.2 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Massachusetts bridges
450
Bridges in Berkshire · 33 in Poor condition
ST 8 STATE ST 34.4 t
Massachusetts average 41.2 t

Live comparison across Massachusetts.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1941
Last Reconstructed
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
248.5 m (815 ft)
Deck Width
18.4 m (60 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,373 vehicles/day
Structure Number
N140180DNDOT634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 8 STATE 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 STATE 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 STATE ST?

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

How often is ST 8 STATE ST inspected?

ST 8 STATE 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 15,373 vehicles per day.

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

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

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

ST 8 STATE ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST 8 STATE ST?

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

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

ST 8 STATE ST was built in 1941, making it 85 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.

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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