US Bridges

ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 300 W. of E. Oxbow Road · Structure no. C05016BBWDOTNBI

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,427
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook is a concrete frame carrying ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,427 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 2 @ Sta 526
CrossesWater Oxbow Brook
Location300 W. of E. Oxbow Road
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.62348, -72.78599
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,427 (2015)
Projected traffic—
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$199,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook carry?

About 4,427 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 @ Sta 526 over Water Oxbow Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.