US Bridges

ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1M W JCT ST 112 No. · Structure no. B280320JCDOTNBI

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,562
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 10,562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2032. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesComb ST112 & Deerfld R
Location.1M W JCT ST 112 No.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.6134, -72.73699
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,562 (2019)
Projected traffic14,530 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$25.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R 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 May 2023.

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

About 10,562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over Comb ST112 & Deerfld R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.