US Bridges

ST 2 over Water Deerfield River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 M W JCT ST 112 So. · Structure no. B280090JDDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
571 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,760
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Water Deerfield River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying ST 2 over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7,760 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,898 by 2031. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesWater Deerfield River
Location.1 M W JCT ST 112 So.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61859, -72.74701
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length571 ft (174 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,760 (2024)
Projected traffic13,898 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Water Deerfield River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over Water Deerfield River 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 June 2024.

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

About 7,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Water Deerfield River?

The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over Water Deerfield River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.