US Bridges

ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Just South of Wells RD · Structure no. C100010CUDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,362
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 6 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 3,362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Savoy RD
CrossesWater Dry Brook
LocationJust South of Wells RD
RouteState Highway 116
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58917, -73.11308
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,362 (2018)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook carry?

About 3,362 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.