US Bridges

ST116 Conway RD over I 91

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 35.9 on I-91 · Structure no. D06048128DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,550
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Conway RD over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST116 Conway RD over I 91 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, younger 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,820 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesST116 Conway RD
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 35.9 on I-91
RouteState Highway 116
Coordinates42.48391, -72.6163
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,550 (2008)
Projected traffic19,820 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Conway RD over I 91 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 Conway RD over I 91 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 Conway RD over I 91 carry?

About 12,550 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Conway RD over I 91?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Conway RD over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.