ST112 ASHFIELD MT
Carrying ST112 ASHFIELD MT over WATER CLESSON BROOK
.1 MI N OF APPLE VALLEY R, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST112 ASHFIELD MT
The ST112 ASHFIELD MT bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries ST112 ASHFIELD MT over WATER CLESSON BROOK. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1952, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,621 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST112 ASHFIELD MT compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Last Reconstructed
- 1952
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.1 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.3 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,621 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- A130010KBDOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST112 ASHFIELD MT is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST112 ASHFIELD MT against other structures in Franklin and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST112 ASHFIELD MT?
ST112 ASHFIELD MT in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST112 ASHFIELD MT inspected?
ST112 ASHFIELD MT's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,621 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST112 ASHFIELD MT is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST112 ASHFIELD MT?
ST112 ASHFIELD MT has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST112 ASHFIELD MT?
ST112 ASHFIELD MT is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST112 ASHFIELD MT and does age affect safety?
ST112 ASHFIELD MT was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1952.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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