US Bridges

ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2 M W Home Depot Plaza · Structure no. G120350UHDOTNBI

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,666
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 11,666 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,274 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesST 2 Mohawk Trail
CrossesHWY Old Shelburne RD
Location.2 M W Home Depot Plaza
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.58934, -72.63088
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,666 (2024)
Projected traffic13,274 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD carry?

About 11,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 Mohawk Trail over HWY Old Shelburne RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.