US Bridges

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook

PoorPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 3.8 MI N of JCT US20-112 · Structure no. H270080CMDOTNBI

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,425
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 108 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,425 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST112 Worthgtn RD
CrossesWater Pond Brook
Location3.8 MI N of JCT US20-112
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates42.28061, -72.86638
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,425 (2016)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook carry?

About 3,425 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Pond Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.