ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr
PoorBerkshire County, Massachusetts · .25MI W of Route 8 422.77 · Structure no. N140320DPDOT634
- Built
- 1882
- 143 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 27,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1882 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 143 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr built?
It was built in 1882, making it 143 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr carry?
About 27,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 W Main ST over RR Parr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.