ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E
Carrying ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E over ST 2 WB RAMP 5S2W
.4 M W JCT US 5 & ST 10, Franklin, Massachusetts
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E
The ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E bridge in Franklin, Massachusetts carries ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E over ST 2 WB RAMP 5S2W. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1992, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 47.6 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,955 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Massachusetts bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E compares
Live comparison across Massachusetts.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Last Reconstructed
- 1992
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 47.6 m (156 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,955 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- G12045154DOTNBI
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E against other structures in Franklin and across Massachusetts. Massachusetts bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E?
ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E in Franklin, Massachusetts has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E inspected?
ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,955 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E?
ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E?
ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E and does age affect safety?
ST 2 EB RAMP 5S2E was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 1992.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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