US Bridges

ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .1 M W JCT ST 63 · Structure no. N2202512FDOTNBI

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr 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 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 16,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,867 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesST 10 Bernardston
CrossesRR Necrr
Location.1 M W JCT ST 63
RouteState Highway 10
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.68489, -72.46248
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,550 (2024)
Projected traffic12,867 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr carry?

About 16,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns ST 10 Bernardston over RR Necrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.