US Bridges

ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook

PoorClosed to traffic

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .15MI SE of JCT W/ROUTE8A · Structure no. S0602102EMUNNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Main RD
CrossesWater Drowned Land Brook
Location.15MI SE of JCT W/ROUTE8A
RouteState Highway 116
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56946, -73.03565
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2013)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Main RD over Water Drowned Land Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.