US Bridges

ST 2 over RR Parr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 0.5M W JCT Towr RD 409.79 · Structure no. C050240KWDOT634

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over RR Parr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over RR Parr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesST 2
CrossesRR Parr
Location0.5M W JCT Towr RD 409.79
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.64211, -72.9224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2012)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over RR Parr built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over RR Parr 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 2025.

How much traffic does ST 2 over RR Parr carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over RR Parr?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over RR Parr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.