ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · Sunderland Bridge · Structure no. D060030VDDOTNBI
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,175 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River is a steel truss - deck carrying ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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 5 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 35,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,424 by 2031. The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 35,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 1,175 ft (358.1 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns ST116 Sunderland R over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.