US Bridges

ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · Just North of Wells RD · Structure no. C100100CVDOTNBI

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,586
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 1929 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 96 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,586 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Savoy RD
CrossesWater Dry Brook
LocationJust North of Wells RD
RouteState Highway 116
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59014, -73.11389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,586 (2018)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 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 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,586 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Savoy RD over Water Dry Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.