US Bridges

ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · .2 M S Orange Center · Structure no. O0300811KDOTNBI

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 88 years old, older 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,803 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesST122 S Main ST
CrossesWater Millers River
Location.2 M S Orange Center
RouteState Highway 122
Coordinates42.5892, -72.30959
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2019)
Projected traffic9,803 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns ST122 S Main ST over Water Millers River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.