US Bridges

ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At JCT Cross St. · Structure no. B280080KDDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,845
2018 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 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,845 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,632 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Ashfield RD
CrossesWater Clesson Brook
LocationAt JCT Cross St.
RouteState Highway 112
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58959, -72.78858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,845 (2018)
Projected traffic3,632 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$451,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,845 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Ashfield RD over Water Clesson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.