ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River
PoorFranklin County, Massachusetts · 100 E JCT River St. · Structure no. G120070UGDOTNBI
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,396
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 12,396 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,647 by 2031. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River carry?
About 12,396 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns ST 2 A/Lower Main over Water Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.