US Bridges

ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 100 W JCT Chapman St. · Structure no. G12023141DOT634

Built
1847
178 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr is a masonry arch - deck carrying ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1847, so it is 178 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 4 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.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,647 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 A/Main ST
CrossesRR Gwrr
Location100 W JCT Chapman St.
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.58788, -72.60273
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2024)
Projected traffic21,647 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr built?

It was built in 1847, making it 178 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr 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/Main ST over RR Gwrr carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/Main ST over RR Gwrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.