US Bridges

ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 45.8 on I-91 NB · Structure no. G12044155DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,974
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,961 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 EB Ramp
CrossesI 91 NB
LocationMm 45.8 on I-91 NB
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61694, -72.59216
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,974 (2020)
Projected traffic2,961 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$7.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB Ramp over I 91 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.