ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · .35 M N JCT Purinton Rd. · Structure no. B280040KHDOTNBI
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,451
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,451 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook carry?
About 2,451 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.