US Bridges

ST116 West ST over Water Fort River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At East Hadley Road · Structure no. A08003135MUNNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,808
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST116 West ST over Water Fort River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST116 West ST over Water Fort River in Hampshire 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 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 6,808 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,372 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST116 West ST
CrossesWater Fort River
LocationAt East Hadley Road
RouteState Highway 116
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.35533, -72.52085
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,808 (2021)
Projected traffic17,372 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST116 West ST over Water Fort River built?

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

What condition is ST116 West ST over Water Fort 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST116 West ST over Water Fort River carry?

About 6,808 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST116 West ST over Water Fort River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST116 West ST over Water Fort River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.