US Bridges

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .6 M S JCT Purinton Rd. · Structure no. B280050KGDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,147
2016 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 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 2,147 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,553 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Ashfield RD
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location.6 M S JCT Purinton Rd.
RouteState Highway 112
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.60168, -72.7782
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,147 (2016)
Projected traffic3,553 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,147 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.