ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Eldridge Rd. · Structure no. C200080K9DOTNBI
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,293
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River is a concrete tee beam carrying ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1926, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,633 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.
What condition is ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River carry?
About 1,293 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns ST116 Ashfield RD over Water South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.