US Bridges

ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 100 W JCT Swift Riv Rd. · Structure no. C210100JHDOTNBI

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 2,614 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,422 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 9 /ST112
CrossesWater N Br Swift River
Location100 W JCT Swift Riv Rd.
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates42.44597, -72.85932
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,614 (2023)
Projected traffic4,422 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River carry?

About 2,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns ST 9 /ST112 over Water N Br Swift River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.