US Bridges

HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2

Good

Franklin County, Massachusetts · 1 Mile East of Wendell Tl · Structure no. O030245W1DOTNBI

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2 in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Holtshire RD
CrossesST 2
Location1 Mile East of Wendell Tl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateMassachusetts
Coordinates42.59168, -72.3351
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2004)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2 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 HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns HWY Holtshire RD over ST 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.