US Bridges

HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · .4 M W Amherst T.L. · Structure no. H0101513ADOTNBI

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,931
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116 in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 12,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Rcky Hill RD
CrossesST116
Location.4 M W Amherst T.L.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37356, -72.54221
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,931 (2018)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116 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 HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116 carry?

About 12,931 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Rcky Hill RD over ST116?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.