US Bridges

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · 4.0 MI N. of US Route 20 · Structure no. H270200CNDOTNBI

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,245
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River is a steel truss - deck carrying ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 3,159 by 2032. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesST112 Worthgtn RD
CrossesWater Westfield River
Location4.0 MI N. of US Route 20
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates42.28297, -72.86863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,245 (2017)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2032
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11.7 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Worthgtn RD over Water Westfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.