US Bridges

ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1000 Ft West of Avery RD · Structure no. C05015B2HDOTNBI

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,241
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook is a concrete slab carrying ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,265 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 @sta 454
CrossesWater Avery Brook
Location1000 Ft West of Avery RD
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61756, -72.81018
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,241 (2017)
Projected traffic7,265 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$506,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook carry?

About 5,241 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 @sta 454 over Water Avery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.