US Bridges

ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 69.7 on ST 2 · Structure no. O030220W0DOTNBI

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 years old, older 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 9,117 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,055 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesST122 S Main ST
LocationMm 69.7 on ST 2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.55859, -72.30151
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,117 (2022)
Projected traffic11,055 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST carry?

About 9,117 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over ST122 S Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.