US Bridges

ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 4.3 M N Colrain Center · Structure no. C180050KRDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River is a steel truss - thru carrying ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,001 by 2031. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Jcksnvlle RD
CrossesWater E Br North River
Location4.3 M N Colrain Center
RouteState Highway 112
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.72806, -72.71333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,001 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$6.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Jcksnvlle RD over Water E Br North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.