US Bridges

ST 2 over Water Cold River

Good

Berkshire County, Massachusetts · At Fl. Savoy Town Line · Structure no. F050050AEDOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,667
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Water Cold River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over Water Cold River in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 70 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesST 2
CrossesWater Cold River
LocationAt Fl. Savoy Town Line
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.63371, -72.97411
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,667 (2016)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Water Cold River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is ST 2 over Water Cold River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Cold River carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Water Cold River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over Water Cold River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.