US Bridges

HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Route 112 · Structure no. H27006BKXDOTNBI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHWY Freight Yard
CrossesOther Massdot Depot
LocationAt Route 112
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates42.23424, -72.87797
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic—
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$10.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Freight Yard over Other Massdot Depot?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.