US Bridges

ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal

Fair

Hampden County, Massachusetts · At Int Front/Springfield · Structure no. C1300712GDOTNBI

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 94 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,479 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 Sprngfld ST
CrossesWater Dwight Mfg Canal
LocationAt Int Front/Springfield
RouteState Highway 116
CountyHampden County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.14918, -72.60783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2017)
Projected traffic24,479 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$731,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 Sprngfld ST over Water Dwight Mfg Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.