US Bridges

ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook

Fair

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · At Clark Hill RD Int. · Structure no. W450040CXDOTNBI

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2031. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Clark RD
CrossesWater Bronson Brook
LocationAt Clark Hill RD Int.
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.42727, -72.92266
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Clark RD over Water Bronson Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.