US Bridges

ST116 over Water Swift River

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 250 W JCT Spruce Cor RD · Structure no. A1301090EDOTNBI

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,819
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 over Water Swift River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST116 over Water Swift River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5,819 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,469 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesST116
CrossesWater Swift River
Location250 W JCT Spruce Cor RD
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates42.50249, -72.85032
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,819 (2018)
Projected traffic1,469 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 over Water Swift River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 over Water Swift River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 over Water Swift River carry?

About 5,819 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 over Water Swift River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 over Water Swift River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.