ST 2 over Water Deerfield River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · At Zoar Road Intersection · Structure no. C050120JFDOTNBI
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,305
- 2018 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 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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 5 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 2,305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2032. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 over Water Deerfield River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
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 January 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 over Water Deerfield River carry?
About 2,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 over Water Deerfield River?
The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 over Water Deerfield River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.