US Bridges

ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .8 M S of N Poland Road · Structure no. C200060KADOTNBI

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,974
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 99 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,895 by 2031. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Ashfield RD
CrossesWater South River
Location.8 M S of N Poland Road
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.51758, -72.73186
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2024)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.