US Bridges

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Montgomery Road · Structure no. H270070CLDOTNBI

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,245
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River is a concrete arch - deck carrying ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,245 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,370 by 2032. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Worthgtn RD
CrossesWater Westfield River
LocationAt Montgomery Road
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.24942, -72.8673
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2016)
Projected traffic5,370 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River carry?

About 3,245 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.