US Bridges

ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .4 M W JCT US 5 & ST 10 · Structure no. G12045154DOTNBI

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,955
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 61 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 1,955 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,581 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E
CrossesST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W
Location.4 M W JCT US 5 & ST 10
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.61518, -72.59169
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,955 (2019)
Projected traffic7,581 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W carry?

About 1,955 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB Ramp 5S2E over ST 2 WB Ramp 5S2W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.