US Bridges

ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River

Fair

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · .4 MI SE of JCT W/ROUTE8A · Structure no. S0602202DMUNNBI

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,750
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST116 Main RD
CrossesWater Westfield River
Location.4 MI SE of JCT W/ROUTE8A
RouteState Highway 116
CountyBerkshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.56852, -73.03147
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,750 (2013)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$883,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River carry?

About 3,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Main RD over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.