US Bridges

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook

Good

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Kimball RD Int. · Structure no. H270190CPDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Worthgtn RD
CrossesWater Sykes Brook
LocationAt Kimball RD Int.
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.29197, -72.87077
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook 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 August 2024.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Sykes Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.