US Bridges

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2M N Upper ST JCT · Structure no. B280068RBDOTNBI

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,330
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST112 Ashfield RD
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
Location.2M N Upper ST JCT
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates42.59761, -72.78352
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2016)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 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 2006, making it 19 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 February 2024.

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

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.