US Bridges

ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 50.3 on I-91 · Structure no. B1001812CDOTNBI

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,680
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,380 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesST 10 Northfld RD
CrossesI 91
LocationMm 50.3 on I-91
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates42.67055, -72.54315
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,680 (2016)
Projected traffic18,380 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91 carry?

About 8,680 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns ST 10 Northfld RD over I 91?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.