US Bridges

ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 2.1 M N Amherst T.L. · Structure no. L09011B2JDOT634

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,138
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,001 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesST 63 Lng Plain RD
CrossesRR Necrr
Location2.1 M N Amherst T.L.
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates42.45704, -72.52274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2024)
Projected traffic6,001 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 63 Lng Plain RD over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.