US Bridges

ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 MI N of Apple Valley R · Structure no. A130010KBDOTNBI

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,376
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 125 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 3,376 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,553 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST112 Ashfield Mt
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location.1 MI N of Apple Valley R
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates42.55958, -72.80399
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,376 (2024)
Projected traffic3,553 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook carry?

About 3,376 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Ashfield Mt over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.