US Bridges

ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream

FairPosted for load

Hampshire County, Massachusetts · @ Witt Hill RD Int · Structure no. W450150CRDOTNBI

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1931, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST112 Huntngton RD
CrossesWater Wards Stream
Location@ Witt Hill RD Int
RouteState Highway 112
CountyHampshire County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.37003, -72.91091
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,579 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 Huntngton RD over Water Wards Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.