US Bridges

ST 2 over ST202

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 70.7 on ST 2/US 202 · Structure no. O03021B63DOTNBI

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over ST202 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over ST202 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesST 2
CrossesST202
LocationMm 70.7 on ST 2/US 202
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.55942, -72.28498
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over ST202 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 over ST202 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 over ST202 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over ST202?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over ST202?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.