US Bridges

ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr

Poor

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Sunderland T.L. · Structure no. M2803214BDOT634

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,901 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesST 63 Federal ST
CrossesRR Necrr
LocationAt Sunderland T.L.
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates42.50993, -72.52713
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,901 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns ST 63 Federal ST over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.