ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River
FairFranklin County, Massachusetts · 200 E JCT Bennet Mdw Rd. · Structure no. N2200412EDOTNBI
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 706 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,569
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 9,569 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2031. The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River carry?
About 9,569 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River?
The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns ST 10 Bernardston over Water Connecticut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.