US Bridges

ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv

Poor

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At JCT W/ Lilac Ave. · Structure no. C210020JJDOTNBI

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv is a steel arch - thru carrying ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 9 /ST112
CrossesWater E Br Westfield Riv
LocationAt JCT W/ Lilac Ave.
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.45594, -72.88476
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic5,054 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 /ST112 over Water E Br Westfield Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.