US Bridges

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 400 W of Woodward RD · Structure no. B28002B13DOTNBI

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Ashfield RD
CrossesWater Clark Brook
Location400 W of Woodward RD
RouteState Highway 112
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61344, -72.76778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark 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 ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clark Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.