US Bridges

ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · @ JCT ST 2/ ST 112 399.88 · Structure no. B28003ACFDOT634

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,879
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,879 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesST112
CrossesComb ST 2 & Parr
Location@ JCT ST 2/ ST 112 399.88
RouteState Highway 112
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61706, -72.74418
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,879 (2017)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr carry?

About 3,879 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns ST112 over Comb ST 2 & Parr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.