US Bridges

ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1M NE of Rt 5 and Cherry · Structure no. G12047152DOTNBI

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,018
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1965, 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 5 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 5,018 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2032. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2 EB
CrossesUS 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD
Location.1M NE of Rt 5 and Cherry
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.61045, -72.58521
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,018 (2015)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD built?

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

What condition is ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD carry?

About 5,018 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 EB over US 5 /ST10/BRNRDSTN RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.