US Bridges

ST116 over RR Gwrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.1 MI E of US 5 & ST 10 · Structure no. W330220VLDOTNBI

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 over RR Gwrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST116 over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,096 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,846 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST116
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location0.1 MI E of US 5 & ST 10
RouteState Highway 116
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.46875, -72.61209
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,096 (2020)
Projected traffic17,846 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST116 over RR Gwrr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 over RR Gwrr carry?

About 16,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST116 over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.