US Bridges

ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · At Int Wendell Depot RD · Structure no. O030110P1MUNNBI

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,651
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 116 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 3,651 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST 2 A/W Orange R
CrossesWater Moss Brook
LocationAt Int Wendell Depot RD
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.59939, -72.35869
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,651 (2017)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook 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 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook carry?

About 3,651 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/W Orange R over Water Moss Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.