US Bridges

ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD

Fair

Franklin County, Massachusetts · Mm 68.2 on ST 2 · Structure no. O030230W1DOTNBI

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,922
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 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 8,922 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,897 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesST 2
CrossesHWY Lake Mattawa RD
LocationMm 68.2 on ST 2
RouteState Highway 2
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.57286, -72.32267
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,922 (2018)
Projected traffic10,897 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD carry?

About 8,922 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 over HWY Lake Mattawa RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.