ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Buckland-Shelbrne T.L. · Structure no. B280220KUDOTNBI
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 135 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,792 by 2031. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 A/Bridge ST over Water Deerfield River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.